Hobart vs Port Arthur, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hobart | Port Arthur |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 25.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.0/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 5 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 999 | 41 |
| Population | 3,390 | 247 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHobart
- Best for familiesHobart
- Best for beach lifestylePort Arthur
- Best for investmentPort Arthur
- Best for best valueHobart
- Best for best schoolsHobart
Comparison summary
Hobart and Port Arthur (Tas.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours Port Arthur (Tas.); Public transport stops favours Hobart. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hobart, Families → Hobart, Beach lifestyle → Port Arthur (Tas.), Investment → Port Arthur (Tas.).