North Hobart, TAS 7000 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

North Hobart is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7000, home to 2,600 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Hobart local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 2 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population2,600
Median age35
Area1 km²
To CBD2 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
2,600
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$1,823 /week
Median personal income
$902 /week
Median family income
$2,217 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.9
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
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,820
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Campbell Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Elizabeth College Secondary · Government
  • Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Hobart Special · Government
  • Lansdowne Crescent Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mount Stuart Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 37 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 120 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • North Hobart Shops, Elizabeth St opp Lefroy St bus · 92 m
  • North Hobart Shops, Elizabeth St before Strahan St bus · 117 m
  • Federal St before Elizabeth St bus · 146 m
  • Federal St after Elizabeth St bus · 158 m
  • Argyle St before Federal St bus · 179 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 72 cafés
  • 116 restaurants
  • 54 pubs and bars
  • 73 parks and reserves
  • 18 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 19 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), 2.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,031 resolvable premises in North Hobart. 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: 100.0%

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 North Hobart?

North Hobart (TAS 7000) had 2,600 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in North Hobart?

The median advertised rent in North Hobart is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in North Hobart?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Hobart covering government sectors. Nearest include: Campbell Street Primary School (0.5 km), Elizabeth College (0.6 km), Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Hobart (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in North Hobart?

North Hobart is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is North Hobart?

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 North Hobart?

In North Hobart, 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 (2.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in North Hobart?

120 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Hobart centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 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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