Overall score
Hobart
60.0/100
Sandy Bay
53.6/100
Hobart vs Sandy Bay, TAS Suburb Comparison
Hobart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HobartSandy Bay
Crime rate
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Sandy Bay
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hobart
1,022
Sandy Bay
368
Population
Hobart
3,390
Sandy Bay
12,315
Metric leadHobart 4Sandy Bay 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Sandy Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 83 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,022 | 368 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Population | 3,390 | 12,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Sandy Bay is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Sandy Bay sits among greener hillside streets, while Hobart keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hobart tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Sandy Bay stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Hobart generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sandy Bay leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Hobart the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Sandy Bay.
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.