Glebe vs Hobart
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hobart (1094) sits above Glebe (1072).
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Glebe and Hobart side by side
| Measure | Glebe | Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1072 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,390 |
| Median age | – | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 554 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.9°C | 22.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hobart edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1072).
Glebe vs Hobart: common questions
Does Glebe or Hobart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hobart scores 1094 vs 1072 in Glebe. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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