Overall score
Lenah Valley
45.2/100
North Hobart
53.5/100
Lenah Valley vs North Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Lenah Valley for retirees and investment; North Hobart for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lenah ValleyNorth Hobart
Crime rate
Lenah Valley
87.2 / 1k
North Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lenah Valley
57
North Hobart
133
Population
Lenah Valley
6,522
North Hobart
2,600
Metric leadLenah Valley 5North Hobart 43 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 retireesLenah Valley
- Best for familiesNorth Hobart
- Best for investmentLenah Valley
- Best for best valueLenah Valley
- Best for best schoolsNorth 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 | Lenah Valley | North Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 23 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 133 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Population | 6,522 | 2,600 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lenah Valley is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and North Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Lenah Valley sits among greener hillside streets, while North Hobart keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lenah Valley pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas North Hobart is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Lenah Valley the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Hobart.
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.