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Hobart city centre, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Hobart city centre is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 3,971. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,971 Population 8/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Hobart city centre

Hobart city centre

The Hobart City Centre is a suburb surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, which comprises the original settlement, the central business district, and other built-up areas. It is the oldest part of Hobart and includes many of the city's important institutions and landmarks, such as Parliament House, the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Franklin Square, Elizabeth Street Mall, the Royal Hobart Hospital, the Theatre Royal, the Odeon Theatre, the State Library of Tasmania, the NAB Building, and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. The city centre is located within the local government area of the City of Hobart.

People

Population3,971
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units1,588

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population3,971
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-42.8828°, 147.3258°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Hobart city centre

Hobart city centre is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 3,971. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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.

Hobart city centre has a population of 3,971 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 524.1 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,971
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
524.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hobart city centre vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hobart city centre is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 377 business establishments.

Income: Hobart city centre vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)377

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hobart city centre is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,588 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

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

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units1,588

Property Tax

Climate in Hobart city centre

Hobart city centre 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 13° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 37.8
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.7° 35.4
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.9° 41.2
May 11.4°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.2° 39.7
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 45.9
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 42.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 64.7
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 57.7
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.6° 52.9
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 49.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11.6° / 21° 53.7
Hobart city centre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area524.1 sq mi (1,357.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-42.8828°N, 147.3258°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 74 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 city centre 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").

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Schools in Hobart city centre

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary's College
Guilford Young College
St Michael's Collegiate
St Virgil's School
Goulburn Street Primary School
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Radio Stations near Hobart city centre

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 city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 city centre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
LINC0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Sorell Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Hobart city centre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Hotels in Hobart city centre

18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allurity Hotel
Backpackers Imperial Hotel
Best Western
Crowne Plaza
DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart
Hadley's Orient Hotel
Harrington's 102
Hobart City Apartments
Ibis Styles
Macquarie Manor
Mantra One Sandy Bay Road
Marquis Hotel
Mayfair on Cavell
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Quest Waterfront
RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
The Tasman
Travelodge Hotel Hobart

Restaurants in Hobart city centre

42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Spring Food Bar
Ajikoma
Astor Grill
Bangkok City
Big Wong BBQ
Bravo
Chicken Village
Everest Eatery
Fico
Flavour of India
Flavourscape
Hobart Workers Club
Hokkaido Sushi
Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken
In the Hanging Garden
Ja & Jon Banh Mi
Jungle Asian Restaurant
Khaow Thai
Lui's BBQ
Monsoon Shabu Shabu
Mr. Good Guy
Ms Korea
My Pot
Orient Bar & Restaurant
Paesano Pizza & Pasta
Peppina
Pot Sticker
RIN
Royal Thai
Royalty Sky Hot Pot
Sapa Rose
Sawak Cafe
Still Thai
Taste of Malaysia
Tasty Buns
Twister Sister
Unphogettable
Urban Greek
Waffle Day
Wok In.
Xi'an Dumplings
Yamashita Japanese Restaurant

Cafes in Hobart city centre

47 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basket & Green
Beaujangles
Bloom X Coffee Bites
Bumi Eatery
Bury Me Standing
Cafe Trocadero
Cafenomnom
CoCo
Coffee Darling
Criterion Street Cafe
Custo Cafe
Deco Lounge
Ecru.
Ed's
Gone AWOL
Gong Cha
Gotchahouse
Hahi's Diary
Hamlet Cafe Hobart
Harbour Lights
Hobart Town Tea Rooms
Hudsons Coffee
Imago Cafe & Bakery
Island Espresso
Joos Bar
Little Lotus Cafe
Liv Eat Healthy eating
Machi machi
Medici Pizzeria & Espresso
Mr. T
Next Door Coffee
Pigeon Hole
Portabello Road
Ready Lunch
Sachié Café
Shoebox Cafe
Somewhere Coffee Bar
The Crows Nest
The Elizabeth Lounge
The Little Poet
The Mill Cafe
The Stagg
Vilicia Cafe
Villino
Yellow Bernard
Zest The Library Cafe
Zimmah Coffee

Cinemas in Hobart city centre

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Village 7 Hobart

Theatres in Hobart city centre

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Playhouse Theatre

Clinics in Hobart city centre

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Doctors & Travel Clinic
Silk Laser Clinics
st.lukes Health

Dentists in Hobart city centre

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental
City Dental
Crotty Dental
Dentist Dental Pod
Hobart Family Dental
Island Dental

Bus Stations in Hobart city centre

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hobart Transit Centre

Banks in Hobart city centre

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
MyState Bank
NAB
Suncorp

Shopping Malls in Hobart city centre

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cat and Fiddle Arcade
Centrepoint Shopping Centre

Gyms in Hobart city centre

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GTT Performance Centre
Happi Studios
Zap Fitness
Zap Fitness

Breweries in Hobart city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Hobart city centre

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Airports Near Hobart city centre

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell AirportSmall Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall Airport
Darlington AirportSmall Airport
Glendevie AirportSmall Airport
Jericho AirportSmall Airport
Lagoon Bay AirportSmall Airport
Sandfly AirportSmall Airport
Triabunna AirportSmall Airport
Windrush International AirportSmall Airport
Woodbury AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hobart city centre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
West Hobart Post Office

Treatment Centers in Hobart city centre

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 city centre

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hobart City Church of Christ
Mission to Seafarers Australia Hobart Station
St David's Cathedral
St John's Presbyterian Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Mary's Cathedral
The Salvation Army Hobart Citadel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobart city centre

What is the population of Hobart city centre?

Hobart city centre has a population of 3,971 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 524.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Hobart city centre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% 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 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hobart city centre?

Hobart city centre 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 city centre?

Hobart city centre has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 377 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hobart city centre?

The median home value in Hobart city centre is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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