Mount Nelson, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Mount Nelson is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,749. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,749 Population 4,434/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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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

Population2,749
Density4,434/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population2,749
Population Density4,434 / 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)

About Mount Nelson

Mount Nelson is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,749. 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.

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. 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)

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density4,434/sq mi
Coordinates42.9207°S, 147.3207°E
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 (OpenStreetMap 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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What is the population of Mount Nelson?

Mount Nelson has a population of 2,749 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,434 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

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