Hobart vs West Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hobart | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.0/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 999 | 114 |
| Population | 3,390 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHobart
- Best for familiesHobart
- Best for investmentWest Hobart
- Best for best valueWest Hobart
- Best for best schoolsWest Hobart
Comparison summary
Hobart and West Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours West Hobart; Parks & reserves favours Hobart. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hobart, Families → Hobart, Investment → West Hobart, Best value → West Hobart.