North Hobart vs Mount Stuart
North Hobart scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Hobart (1073) sits above Mount Stuart (1071).
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North Hobart and Mount Stuart side by side
| Measure | North Hobart | Mount Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $340/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 80 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 15 |
| Population | 2,600 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.0°C | 23.0°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
- North Hobart edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1071).
North Hobart vs Mount Stuart: common questions
Does North Hobart or Mount Stuart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Hobart scores 1073 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, North Hobart or Mount Stuart?
North Hobart scores 80/100 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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