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North Hobart, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

North Hobart is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,500. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,500 Population 1,799/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$30,488 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$30,488 median income, 7.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About North Hobart

North Hobart

North Hobart is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It lies directly north of the Hobart central business district.

People

Population2,500
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,799/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,488
Per Capita$30,488
Unemployment7.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership45.0%
Housing Units1,000

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population2,500
Population Density1,799 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates-42.8741°, 147.3160°
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$30,488
Median Age35.0 years

About North Hobart

North Hobart is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,500. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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.

North Hobart has a population of 2,500 with a density of 1,799 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,500
Total Population
1,799
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

North Hobart vs Australia Average

The median household income in North Hobart is $30,488, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,488 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $586, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 238 business establishments.

Income: North Hobart vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,488
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,488
Avg Weekly Wage$586

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)238

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in North Hobart is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 45.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,000 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.0%
Owner-Occupied45.0%
Renter-Occupied55.0%
Housing Units1,000

Property Tax

Climate in North Hobart

North 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.

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
North Hobart 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 177 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

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,799/sq mi
Coordinates-42.8741°N, 147.3160°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 73 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 128 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

North 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").

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Schools in North Hobart

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Friends School
Elizabeth College
The Friends School
The Friends' School
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Radio Stations near North 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 North Hobart

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 North Hobart

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 North Hobart

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Hotels in North Hobart

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argyle Motor Lodge
Black Buffalo Hotel
Rydges Hobart
The Elms

Restaurants in North Hobart

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Wa Izakaya
Cyclo Vietnamese Street Food
Hot Pot
Kalbi
Nando's
Pancho Villa
Roaring Grill
Rydges 1898 Restaurant
Taj Palace
Vanidol's

Cafes in North Hobart

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boodle Beasley
Providence
Smith Street Store

Cinemas in North Hobart

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Cinema

Clinics in North Hobart

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Women's Health Centre

Gas Stations in North Hobart

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Brooker
Shell

Banks in North Hobart

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank

Gyms in North Hobart

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zap Fitness

Breweries in North Hobart

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

Stadiums & Teams in North Hobart

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near North Hobart

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell AirportSmall Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall 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 North Hobart

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
North Hobart Post Office

Treatment Centers in North Hobart

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 North Hobart

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Soul Presbyterian Church

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 North Hobart

What is the population of North Hobart?

North Hobart has a population of 2,500 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,799 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is North Hobart expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,488, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in North Hobart?

North 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 North Hobart?

The unemployment rate in North Hobart is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $586. There are 238 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Hobart?

The median home value in North Hobart is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 45.0%.

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