Overall score
Hobart
60.0/100
North Hobart
53.5/100
Hobart vs North Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Hobart for retirees and families; North Hobart for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HobartNorth Hobart
Crime rate
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
North Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hobart
1,022
North Hobart
133
Population
Hobart
3,390
North Hobart
2,600
Metric leadHobart 7North Hobart 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHobart
- Best for familiesHobart
- Best for investmentNorth Hobart
- Best for best schoolsHobart
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hobart | North Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 23 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,022 | 133 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Population | 3,390 | 2,600 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while North Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Hobart is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; North Hobart answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Hobart sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in North Hobart.
Choose Hobart if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward North Hobart for retirees and investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.