Overall score
Tolmans Hill
40.8/100
West Hobart
52.6/100
Tolmans Hill vs West Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Tolmans Hill for investment and value; West Hobart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Tolmans HillWest Hobart
Crime rate
Tolmans Hill
87.2 / 1k
West Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Tolmans Hill
6
West Hobart
120
Population
Tolmans Hill
647
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadTolmans Hill 0West Hobart 83 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Hobart
- 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 | 40.8/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 26 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 120 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Population | 647 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Tolmans Hill reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; 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 schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Tolmans Hill if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward West Hobart for 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.