Hobart vs South Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hobart | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.0/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 999 | 93 |
| Population | 3,390 | 5,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHobart
- Best for familiesHobart
- Best for investmentSouth Hobart
- Best for best valueSouth Hobart
- Best for best schoolsHobart
Comparison summary
Hobart and South Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours South Hobart; Schools & preschools favours Hobart. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hobart, Families → Hobart, Investment → South Hobart, Best value → South Hobart.