Overall score
North Hobart
48.9/100
West Hobart
59.0/100
North Hobart vs West Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
West Hobart for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North HobartWest Hobart
Crime rate
North Hobart
1774.2 / 1k
West Hobart
690.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Hobart
124
West Hobart
114
Population
North Hobart
2,600
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadNorth Hobart 1West Hobart 9across 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 familiesWest Hobart
- Best for investmentWest 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 | 48.9/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.5/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1774.2 / 1k | 690.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 26 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 114 |
| 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 schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities; West Hobart answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and families may find North Hobart the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West Hobart.