Kingborough Council
Mount Nelson
Mount Nelson at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,749
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Mount Nelson.
Mount Nelson (7007) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Mount Nelson has roughly 2,749 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Nelson scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Nelson's population at 2,749, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,749
Median age
40
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
2,749
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Nelson.
Local schools for Mount Nelson
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Government School Catchment
Hobart College
Mount Nelson Primary School
Waimea Heights 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 Mount Nelson.
- What is the Mount Nelson postcode?
- Mount Nelson is in the 7007 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Nelson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Mount Nelson?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Nelson on this page, including Hobart College, Mount Nelson Primary School, Waimea Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Nelson?
- Mount Nelson has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Nelson?
- Mount Nelson is close to University Of Tasmania, Tolmans Hill, Lower Sandy Bay, Sandy Bay, Dynnyrne.
- What is the population of Mount Nelson?
- Mount Nelson has approximately 2,749 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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