New Town 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 | New Town | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.4/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 26 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 237 | 114 |
| Population | 6,781 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNew Town
- Best for familiesNew Town
- Best for investmentWest Hobart
- Best for best valueNew Town
- Best for best schoolsWest Hobart
Comparison summary
New Town (Tas.) and West Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. New Town (Tas.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours New Town (Tas.); Housing (desirability) favours West Hobart; Schools & preschools favours New Town (Tas.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → New Town (Tas.), Families → New Town (Tas.), Investment → West Hobart, Best value → New Town (Tas.).