Overall score
North Hobart
53.5/100
South Hobart
49.1/100
North Hobart vs South Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
North Hobart for investment; South Hobart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North HobartSouth Hobart
Crime rate
North Hobart
87.2 / 1k
South Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Hobart
133
South Hobart
151
Population
North Hobart
2,600
South Hobart
5,886
Metric leadNorth Hobart 3South Hobart 63 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 familiesSouth Hobart
- Best for investmentNorth Hobart
- Best for best valueSouth 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 | North Hobart | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 74 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 151 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 23.8% |
| Population | 2,600 | 5,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
North Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while South Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. South Hobart sits among greener hillside streets, while North Hobart keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, North Hobart is stronger for schools and education options, plus walkability; South Hobart answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose North Hobart if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward South Hobart for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.