Hobart vs Queens Domain
Hobart scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hobart (1094) sits above Queens Domain (1066).
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Hobart and Queens Domain side by side
| Measure | Hobart | Queens Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 68.0% | 122.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,390 | 31 |
| Median age | 31 | 63 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 554 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.9°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 1066). Queens Domain also has a higher family-household share (111% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hobart vs Queens Domain: common questions
Does Hobart or Queens Domain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hobart scores 1094 vs 1066 in Queens Domain. 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.
Which is more walkable, Hobart or Queens Domain?
Hobart scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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