Overall score
Hobart
60.0/100
West Hobart
52.6/100
Hobart vs West Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Hobart for retirees and families; West Hobart for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HobartWest Hobart
Crime rate
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
West Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hobart
1,022
West Hobart
120
Population
Hobart
3,390
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadHobart 6West Hobart 42 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 best valueWest Hobart
- Best for best schoolsWest Hobart
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 | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,022 | 120 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Population | 3,390 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and West Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Hobart sits among greener hillside streets, while Hobart keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hobart pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas West Hobart is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a larger local community. Hobart generally means more approachable housing costs, while West Hobart leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Hobart, while Hobart remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.