Overall score
North Hobart
53.5/100
West Hobart
52.6/100
North Hobart vs West Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
North Hobart for retirees and investment; West Hobart for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North HobartWest Hobart
Crime rate
North Hobart
87.2 / 1k
West Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Hobart
133
West Hobart
120
Population
North Hobart
2,600
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadNorth Hobart 2West Hobart 82 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 retireesNorth Hobart
- Best for familiesWest Hobart
- Best for investmentNorth Hobart
- Best for best valueWest Hobart
- Best for best schoolsWest 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 | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 26 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 120 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Population | 2,600 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
North Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while West Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Hobart sits among greener hillside streets, while North Hobart keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, North Hobart is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; West Hobart answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Hobart, while North 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.