Lenah Valley 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 | Lenah Valley | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 26 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 114 |
| Population | 6,522 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesWest Hobart
- Best for investmentLenah Valley
- Best for best valueLenah Valley
- Best for best schoolsWest Hobart
Comparison summary
Lenah Valley and West Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours Lenah Valley; Parks & reserves favours West Hobart. Quick verdicts: Families → West Hobart, Investment → Lenah Valley, Best value → Lenah Valley, Best schools → West Hobart.