Mount Nelson, TAS 7007 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mount Nelson is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7007, home to 2,749 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kingborough local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 5 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population2,749
Median age40
Area5.3 km²
To CBD5 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
2,749
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,687 /week
Median personal income
$846 /week
Median family income
$2,120 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,586
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Hobart College Secondary · Government
  • Mount Nelson Primary School Primary · Government
  • Waimea Heights Primary School Primary · Government
  • Sandy Bay Infant School Primary · Government
  • Princes Street Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Nelson Rd opp Nelson Cl bus · 79 m
  • Nelson Rd at Nelson Cl bus · 93 m
  • Nelson Rd before Bligh Ct bus · 455 m
  • Nelson Rd after Olinda Gr bus · 491 m
  • Nelson Rd before Olinda Gr bus · 491 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 3.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.6% of the 1,355 resolvable premises in Mount Nelson. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 99.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Hobart — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mount Nelson?

Mount Nelson (TAS 7007) had 2,749 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in Mount Nelson?

The median advertised rent in Mount Nelson is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mount Nelson?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Nelson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hobart College (1 km), Mount Nelson Primary School (1.3 km), Waimea Heights Primary School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mount Nelson?

Mount Nelson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mount Nelson?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Mount Nelson?

In Mount Nelson, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (3.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Mount Nelson?

28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Nelson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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