Hobart vs West Hobart
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hobart (1094) sits above West Hobart (1093). West Hobart skews owner-occupied (63%), Hobart runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
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Hobart and West Hobart side by side
| Measure | Hobart | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $910,500 |
| Median unit | – | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 27.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 68.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,390 | 6,525 |
| 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
- Hobart edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1093). West Hobart also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hobart vs West Hobart: common questions
Does Hobart or West Hobart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hobart scores 1094 vs 1093 in West 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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