Overall score
Lenah Valley
45.2/100
West Hobart
52.6/100
Lenah Valley vs West Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Lenah Valley for retirees and investment; West Hobart for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lenah ValleyWest Hobart
Crime rate
Lenah Valley
87.2 / 1k
West Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lenah Valley
57
West Hobart
120
Population
Lenah Valley
6,522
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadLenah Valley 3West Hobart 72 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 familiesWest Hobart
- Best for investmentLenah Valley
- Best for best valueLenah Valley
- 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 | Lenah Valley | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.1/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 26 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 120 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Population | 6,522 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lenah Valley is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while West Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Lenah Valley is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; West Hobart answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Lenah Valley suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Hobart is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.