Overall score
South Hobart
49.1/100
West Hobart
52.6/100
South Hobart vs West Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
South Hobart for retirees and value; West Hobart for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South HobartWest Hobart
Crime rate
South Hobart
87.2 / 1k
West Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Hobart
151
West Hobart
120
Population
South Hobart
5,886
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadSouth Hobart 4West Hobart 62 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 familiesWest Hobart
- Best for best valueSouth 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 | South Hobart | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 26 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 120 |
| Green cover | 23.8% | 1.5% |
| Population | 5,886 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
South Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while West Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, South Hobart is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; West Hobart answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose South Hobart if you are weighing investors; lean toward West Hobart for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.