Hobart vs South Hobart
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Hobart (1096) sits above Hobart (1094). South Hobart skews owner-occupied (64%), Hobart runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
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Hobart and South Hobart side by side
| Measure | Hobart | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $378/wk |
| Owner occupied | 27.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 68.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1096 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,390 | 5,886 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 554 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.0°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
- South Hobart edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1094). South Hobart also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hobart vs South Hobart: common questions
Does Hobart or South Hobart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Hobart scores 1096 vs 1094 in Hobart. 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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