Overall score
Mount Nelson
50.7/100
South Hobart
50.2/100
Mount Nelson vs South Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Mount Nelson for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount NelsonSouth Hobart
Crime rate
Mount Nelson
1714.3 / 1k
South Hobart
837.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Nelson
90
South Hobart
93
Population
Mount Nelson
2,749
South Hobart
5,886
Metric leadMount Nelson 4South Hobart 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMount Nelson
- Best for investmentMount Nelson
- Best for best valueMount 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 | 50.7/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.7/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 1714.3 / 1k | 837.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 74 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 93 |
| 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 and schools and education options, whereas South Hobart is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors 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.