Huon Valley Council
Hobart
Hobart at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,390
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Hobart.
Hobart (7001) sits in the Huon Valley region of Tasmania.
Hobart has roughly 3,390 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hobart scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hobart's population at 3,390, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (27% own, 68% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,390
Median age
31
Family households
43%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
27%
Renter occupied
68%
At a deeper level
3,390
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hobart.
Local schools for Hobart
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Elizabeth College
Albuera Street Primary School
Goulburn Street Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hobart.
- What is the Hobart postcode?
- Hobart is in the 7001 postcode, in TAS, in the Huon Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hobart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Hobart?
- There are 20 schools serving Hobart on this page, including St Mary's College, St Michael's Collegiate School, Lambert School.
- How walkable is Hobart?
- Hobart has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hobart?
- Hobart is close to Hobart, Bathurst Street Po, Glebe, West Hobart, Battery Point.
- What is the population of Hobart?
- Hobart has approximately 3,390 residents. The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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