North Hobart 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 | North Hobart | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.5/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Hobart
- Best for familiesNorth Hobart
- Best for investmentWest Hobart
- Best for best valueWest Hobart
- Best for best schoolsWest Hobart
Comparison summary
North Hobart and West Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours West Hobart; Schools & preschools favours North Hobart. Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Hobart, Families → North Hobart, Investment → West Hobart, Best value → West Hobart.