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Hobart

TAS 7000 • Greater Hobart

3,390
Population (2021)
$34,684
Median Income
2.17 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
CBDHistoricCultural HubWaterfrontWalkable

About Hobart

Hobart is the CBD and heart of Tasmania's capital city, centred around the historic waterfront on the River Derwent at the foot of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. The suburb itself has a resident population of around 3,400, though it serves as the commercial and cultural hub for Greater Hobart's 250,000 residents. The demographic is dominated by young professionals, students from the University of Tasmania, and apartment dwellers, with only 27% owner-occupancy.

The Hobart CBD offers world-class attractions including the Salamanca Market, MONA ferry terminal, Constitution Dock, and a thriving restaurant scene focused on local produce and seafood. Cultural institutions, heritage architecture from the 1800s, and easy access to mountain trails make it uniquely liveable for a small capital. The suburb attracts professionals, creatives, public servants, and students who value walkability, culture, and proximity to both urban amenities and wilderness.

Hobart falls under postcode 7000 and is governed by Hobart Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clark (Hobart) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7000
Urban Area
Hobart
LGA / Council
Hobart
Federal Electorate
Clark
State Electorate
Clark (Hobart)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.88°, 147.33°
Statistical Area
Greater Hobart
Area
2.17 km²
Elevation
24m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Metro routes X1-X8 — Express services to all Hobart suburbs 10-30 min
  • 100-series — Eastern Shore via Tasman Bridge 15-25 min
  • 400-series — Huon Valley / Kingston 30-45 min

Commute to Hobart

Distance
0 km
By Bus
N/A - this is the CBD
By Car (Peak)
N/A
By Car (Off-Peak)
N/A

🛣️ This is the Hobart CBD. No passenger rail in Tasmania; Metro Tasmania buses are the main public transport.

Walkability Walker's Paradise

Highly walkable CBD with shops, restaurants, waterfront, and cultural venues all within easy walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    189 Campbell Street Hobart 7000 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,848
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
14.6%

104 state housing + 51 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,296
Census 2021
3,390
▲ 47.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,616
Income 2021
$34,684
▲ 9.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,714
Born Overseas 1,326

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 340
  • 2. England 99
  • 3. India 96
  • 4. Nepal 76
  • 5. Malaysia 46
  • 6. Vietnam 46
  • 7. Philippines 43
  • 8. Sri Lanka 42
  • 9. New Zealand 35
  • 10. South Korea 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 971
Australian 717
Chinese 532
Irish 297
Scottish 234
Indian 115
German 109
Australian Aboriginal 69
Italian 69
Filipino 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,180
Both parents born in Australia
1,438
Both parents born overseas
318
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.2%
Christianity
24.0%
Hinduism
4.7%
Buddhism
4.4%
Islam
2.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
74 (2.2%)
5-14 years
99 (2.9%)
15-19 years
173 (5.1%)
20-24 years
572 (16.9%)
25-34 years
1,074 (31.7%)
35-44 years
401 (11.8%)
45-54 years
269 (7.9%)
55-64 years
261 (7.7%)
65-74 years
238 (7.0%)
75-84 years
140 (4.1%)
85+ years
94 (2.8%)

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