West Hobart, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,805 Population 4,176/sq mi density

318 ft Elevation 97 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,732 median income, 5.1% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

West Hobart, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$33,732

55% below

$33,732 per capita

Home Value

$225,400

20% below

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

3% below

Unemployment

5.1%

42% above

Avg Temperature

57°F

302 sunny days/yr

Is West Hobart a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Hobart residents earn a median household income of $33,732 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,732. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 551 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Hobart is $225,400 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,127/month.

Climate & Weather

West Hobart has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,805

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density4,176/mi²

Foreign Born23.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$33,732

Per Capita$33,732

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$649

Housing

C+

Home Value$225,400

Rent$1,127

Ownership64.9%

Housing Units2,322

Climate

Avg Temp57°F

Sunny Days302/yr

Rain20.4 in/yr

Elevation318 ft

Did You Know?

23.0% of residents are foreign-born.