Overall score
Mount Nelson
48.6/100
South Hobart
49.1/100
Mount Nelson vs South Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Mount Nelson for families and investment; South Hobart for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount NelsonSouth Hobart
Crime rate
Mount Nelson
87.2 / 1k
South Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Nelson
93
South Hobart
151
Population
Mount Nelson
2,749
South Hobart
5,886
Metric leadMount Nelson 2South Hobart 73 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 retireesSouth Hobart
- Best for familiesMount Nelson
- Best for investmentMount Nelson
- Best for best schoolsMount Nelson
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 | Mount Nelson | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.1/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 74 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 151 |
| Green cover | 1.1% | 23.8% |
| Population | 2,749 | 5,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Nelson is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and South Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Mount Nelson pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas South Hobart is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Nelson, while South 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.