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Mount Nelson, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Mount Nelson is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,426. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,426 Population 3,913/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$28,595 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$28,595 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Mount Nelson

Mount Nelson

Mount Nelson is a residential suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, located 4 km (2.5 mi) south of the Hobart central business district. It is part of both the City of Hobart and Kingborough Council municipalities. The suburb was developed post-World War II and includes educational institutions such as Hobart College and Mount Nelson Primary School. The area features native bushland, recreational amenities, and access to the Truganini Conservation Area. As of the 2021 census, Mount Nelson had a population of 2,749. The suburb is accessible by road from Sandy Bay and is serviced by several Metro Tasmania bus routes.

People

Population2,426
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,913/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,595
Per Capita$28,595
Unemployment7.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units970

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population2,426
Population Density3,913 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates-42.9207°, 147.3207°
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$28,595
Median Age40.0 years

About Mount Nelson

Mount Nelson is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,426. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 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.

Mount Nelson has a population of 2,426 with a density of 3,913 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,426
Total Population
3,913
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Nelson vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Nelson is $28,595, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,595 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $550, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 230 business establishments.

Income: Mount Nelson vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,595
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,595
Avg Weekly Wage$550

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)230

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Nelson is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 970 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units970

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Nelson

Mount Nelson 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
Mount Nelson 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 948 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

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density3,913/sq mi
Coordinates-42.9207°N, 147.3207°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 78 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 124 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

Mount Nelson 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 Mount Nelson

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hobart College - - - -
Fahan School - - - -
Sustainability Learning Centre - - - -
Mount Nelson Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mount Nelson

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 Mount Nelson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Cygnet Living History Museum
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 Mount Nelson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Cygnet 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 Mount Nelson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Hotels in Mount Nelson

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hobart Bush Cabins

Restaurants in Mount Nelson

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach House Cafe
Sandy Bay Beach Wood Fired Pizza
The Nosebag

Cafes in Mount Nelson

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Signal Station

Theatres in Mount Nelson

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mount Nelson Theatre

Gas Stations in Mount Nelson

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

United

Breweries in Mount Nelson

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

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Nelson

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Airports Near Mount Nelson

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-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

Treatment Centers in Mount Nelson

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

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 Mount Nelson

What is the population of Mount Nelson?

Mount Nelson has a population of 2,426 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,913 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Mount Nelson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,595, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Nelson?

Mount Nelson 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 Mount Nelson?

The unemployment rate in Mount Nelson is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $550. There are 230 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Nelson?

The median home value in Mount Nelson is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

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