Overall score
Tolmans Hill
47.0/100
West Hobart
59.0/100
Tolmans Hill vs West Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Tolmans Hill for investment and value; West Hobart for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Tolmans HillWest Hobart
Crime rate
Tolmans Hill
7250.0 / 1k
West Hobart
690.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tolmans Hill
6
West Hobart
114
Population
Tolmans Hill
647
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadTolmans Hill 1West Hobart 71 tiedacross 9 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 investmentTolmans Hill
- Best for best valueTolmans Hill
- 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 | Tolmans Hill | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 7250.0 / 1k | 690.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 26 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 114 |
| Population | 647 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Tolmans Hill reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; West Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Hobart sits among greener hillside streets, while Tolmans Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Tolmans Hill tends to lead on housing affordability, while West Hobart stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Choose Tolmans Hill if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward West Hobart for families and households prioritising schools.