South Hobart vs Tolmans Hill, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Hobart | Tolmans Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 6 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 6 |
| Population | 5,886 | 647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTolmans Hill
- Best for familiesSouth Hobart
- Best for investmentTolmans Hill
- Best for best valueTolmans Hill
- Best for best schoolsSouth Hobart
Comparison summary
South Hobart and Tolmans Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours Tolmans Hill; Public transport stops favours South Hobart. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Tolmans Hill, Families → South Hobart, Investment → Tolmans Hill, Best value → Tolmans Hill.