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Hobart, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Hobart is a large city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 252,639. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
FClimate
| Population | 252,639 |
| Population Density | 482 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.8794°, 147.3294° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,545 |
| Median Age | 31.0 years |
About Hobart
Hobart is a large city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 252,639. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hobart vs Australia Average
Income: Hobart vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,545 |
| 70% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,545 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $434 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.1% |
| 264% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 317 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $214,000 |
| 24% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 28.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 28.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Housing Units | 101,056 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hobart
Hobart has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 654.6 sq mi (1,695.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.8794°N, 147.3294°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
Hobart has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Hobart
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAS Building | University | — | — |
| Medical Science Precinct | University | — | — |
| Rosny College | College | — | — |
| Tasmanian College of the Arts | University | — | Visit → |
| TasTAFE | College | — | Visit → |
| TasTAFE - Clarence Campus | College | — | Visit → |
| TasTAFE (Hobart Drysdale Campus) | College | — | Visit → |
| TasTAFE Campbell Street Campus | College | — | Visit → |
| University Centre | University | — | — |
| University of Tasmania | University | — | — |
| Utas Lounge | University | — | — |
Schools in Hobart
71+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKillop Catholic College | — | — | — | — |
| Dominic College | — | — | — | — |
| Goodwood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Risdon Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Emmanuel Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Rokeby Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bayview Secondary College | — | — | — | — |
| Howrah Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Carmel College | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart College | — | — | — | — |
| Waimea Heights Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Howrah Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Howrah Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Montagu Bay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarence High School | — | — | — | — |
| St Michael's Collegiate Early Learning Centre Anglesea | — | — | — | — |
| South Hobart Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| John Paul II Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon Vale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Nelson Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Howrah Primary School Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| Tasmanian Aquaculture & Fisheries Institute | — | — | — | — |
| The Cottage School | — | — | — | — |
| St Cuthberts Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Australian Christian College - Hobart | — | — | — | — |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Glenorchy Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Warrane Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lindisfarne Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bellerive Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taroona Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taroona High School | — | — | — | — |
| The Hutchins School | — | — | — | — |
| Fahan School | — | — | — | — |
| Goulburn Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hilliard Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's College | — | — | — | — |
| Montrose Bay High School | — | — | — | — |
| Campbell Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lindisfarne North Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guilford Young College (Glenorchy Campus) | — | — | — | — |
| Lenah Valley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosny College | — | — | — | — |
| Springfield Gardens Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guilford Young College | — | — | — | — |
| St Therese's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hobart City High School - New Town Campus | — | — | — | — |
| New Town Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hobart City High School - Ogilvie Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Bowen Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hobart City High School -Ogilvie Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Eastside Lutheran College | — | — | — | — |
| The Friends School | — | — | — | — |
| Princes Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cosgrove High School | — | — | — | — |
| Corpus Christi Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| St Virgil's School | — | — | — | — |
| The Friends' School | — | — | — | — |
| Moonah Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sandy Bay Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| The Friends School | — | — | — | — |
| Rose Bay High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cottage School | — | — | — | — |
| Hobart College | — | — | — | — |
| Rosetta Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Albuera Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mount Stuart Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lansdowne Crescent Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Michael's Collegiate | — | — | — | — |
| Elizabeth College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hobart
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthony Borghesi | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Hobart | — | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Museums in Hobart
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Museum | ||||
| Army Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Channel Museum | ||||
| Claremont War Memorial Hall | ||||
| Gatekeeper Cottage | ||||
| Grote Reber Museum | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Matron's Quarters | ||||
| Mawsons Hut Replica Museum | ||||
| Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) | ||||
| Narryna Heritage Museum | ||||
| Richmond Gaol | ||||
| Rosny Barn | ||||
| Tasmania Police Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum |
Libraries in Hobart
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgewater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LINC | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sorell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Tasmania | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hobart
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Furniture | |||||
| Salamanca Market | |||||
| TCM Market |
Hotels in Hobart
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hobart
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hobart
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hobart
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hobart
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hobart
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hobart
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hobart
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hobart
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Hobart
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hobart
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | Large Airport |
| Bothwell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bruny Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cambridge Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Darlington Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Glendevie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jericho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagoon Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandfly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Triabunna Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Windrush International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Woodbury Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hobart
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Battery Point Post Office | |
| General Post Office | |
| Glebe Hill Hub | |
| Glenorchy Post Shop | |
| Howrah Local Post Office - Auspost | |
| Rosny Post Office | |
| Sandy Bay Post Office | |
| South Hobart Post Office | |
| West Hobart Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hobart
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| City Doctors & Travel Clinic | ||
| Gregory Street Psychology | ||
| Hopkins Street Medical Clinic | ||
| Millbrook Rise Centre | ||
| Psychology Centre | ||
| Sandy Bay Clinic | ||
| Sandy Bay Podiatry | ||
| Silk Laser Clinics | ||
| st.lukes Health |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hobart
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church | |
| Baha'i Centre of Learning | |
| C3 Church | |
| Christian Family Centre | |
| Church of Saint George | |
| Church of the Incarnation | |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church | |
| Eastern Shore Church of Christ | |
| Energizer Life Church | |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church | |
| Friends' Meeting House | |
| Glenorchy Kingdom Hall | |
| Good News Christian Church | |
| Hobart Cheil Korean Congregation | |
| Hobart City Church of Christ | |
| Hobart Synagogue | |
| Holy Spirit Church | |
| Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witness South Hobart | |
| Lindisfarne Anglican Church |
Explore Near Hobart
Quick Facts
Around Hobart
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Hobart
112 places within 15 km
- • Bellerive Beach
- • Blackmans Bay Beach
- • Blinking Billy Beach
- • Boronia Beach
- • Derwentwater Beach Reserve
- + 17 more
- • Bedlam Caves
- • Blackmans Bay Blowhole
- • Rocky Whelans Cave
- • Kangaroo Bluff Battery
- • WW11 Bunker
- • Good Grief Studio
- • IMAS Gallery
- • Sidewalk Tribal Gallery
- • The Kudelka Shop
- • The TAG Art Gallery
- • Blinking Billy Lighthouse
- • John Garrow Light
- • Acton Hill
- • Badger Hill
- • Birts Hill
- • Bonnet Hill
- • Boronia Hill
- + 51 more
- • Alexandra Battery
- • Alexandra Battery Searchlight
- • Beaumaris Zoo Site
- • Gentle Annie Falls
- • Historic Boiler
- + 2 more
- • Alum Cliffs
- • Bird Hide
- • Gentle Annie Falls Lower Viewpoint
- • Gentle Annie Falls Upper Viewpoint
- • Mount Nelson Signal Station
- + 10 more
🇦🇺 About Australia
Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hobart
What is the population of Hobart?
Hobart has a population of 252,639 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 482 people per square mile, spread across 654.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hobart expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,545, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hobart?
Hobart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.
How is the job market in Hobart?
The job market in Hobart faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $434. There are 317 business establishments in the area, including 131 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hobart?
The median home value in Hobart is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 28.8%.