Mount Stuart vs West Hobart
West Hobart scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Hobart (1093) sits above Mount Stuart (1071).
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Mount Stuart and West Hobart side by side
| Measure | Mount Stuart | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $910,500 |
| Median unit | – | $700,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1071 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,525 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.0°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
- West Hobart edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1071).
Mount Stuart vs West Hobart: common questions
Does Mount Stuart or West Hobart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Hobart scores 1093 vs 1071 in Mount Stuart. 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, Mount Stuart or West Hobart?
West Hobart scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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