West Hobart, TAS: suburb profile

The population of West Hobart TAS is 6,525 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Hobart is $998 per week ($51,896 per year). Median rent in West Hobart is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). West Hobart has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. West Hobart has a population density of 1,599 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Hobart is England. The most common religion is No religion (63.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Hobart is $1,950.

Population
6,525
Census 2021
Median income
$998/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

West Hobart vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in West Hobart is $998 a week, 43% above the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 13th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $110 more than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 20.0% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 38, 6 years younger than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWest HobartTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$998/wk$698/wk +43%$766/wk
Household income$1,996/wk$1,408/wk +42%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$290/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,301/mo +50%$1,733/mo
Median age3844 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.0%21.5% −1.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in West Hobart, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

West Hobart Population

6,525 residents at the 2021 Census.

West Hobart Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$998/wk
$51,896 per year
Ranked 1,242 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

West Hobart Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,996/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in West Hobart against your income

About $8,649 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,596/wk
Rent share 20.0%

West Hobart Schools

26
schools nearby
12
government
1082
avg ICSEA score
10,681
total students
Princes Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 343 students
1150
ICSEA
The Friends' School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,269 students
1149
ICSEA
The Hutchins School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 986 students
1140
ICSEA
Mount Stuart Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1138
ICSEA
South Hobart Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 436 students
1137
ICSEA
Albuera Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 252 students
1133
ICSEA
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 404 students
1130
ICSEA
St Michael's Collegiate School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 636 students
1125
ICSEA
Goulburn Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
1112
ICSEA
Mount Nelson Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 233 students
1107
ICSEA
Lenah Valley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 525 students
1080
ICSEA
Mount Carmel College Catholic
Combined · Prep-10 · 572 students
1077
ICSEA
Campbell Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 219 students
1075
ICSEA
St Mary's College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 951 students
1069
ICSEA
New Town Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
1057
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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West Hobart, Tasmania: 42.8836°S, 147.3048°E

West Hobart Schools (26)

People in West Hobart

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (3,141) Female 51.8% (3,382)

Population Density

1,599
people per km²
6,525 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,489
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.7%
China
2.3%
Nepal
1.5%
India
1.4%
New Zealand
1.2%
United States of America
0.8%
Vietnam
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.8%
Nepali
1.5%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
French
0.5%
Punjabi
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.3%
Australian
34.2%
Irish
15.6%
Scottish
13.0%
Chinese
4.5%
German
4.4%
Italian
3.3%
Dutch
2.5%
Indian
1.8%
Polish
1.7%
Greek
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
63.6%
Catholic
11.0%
Anglican
7.7%
Not stated
4.6%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.3%
Eastern Orthodox
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.9% 2,186
Separated
2.5% 139
Divorced
10.3% 578
Widowed
3.1% 176
Never married
45.3% 2,547

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.7%
Couple: no children
34.0%
Couple: no children under 15
15.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.8%
2 persons
35.6%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
13.5%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in West Hobart

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,674 occupied private dwellings in West Hobart at the 2021 Census, 34.3% were rented, 34.1% owned outright and 29.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 35 dwellings
Owned outright
34.1% 911 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.3% 784 dwellings
Rented
34.3% 917 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.3%
2 bedrooms
26.6%
3 bedrooms
38.6%
4 bedrooms
18.6%
5 bedrooms
4.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.0%
$300-$449/mo
3.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.0%
1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3 vehicles
9.0%
4+ vehicles
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in West Hobart

Employment

Employed full-time
38.0% 1,994 people
Employed part-time
28.1% 1,473 people
Unemployed
3.8% 201 people
Not in labour force
30.1% 1,578 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
48.6%
Managers
16.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.3%
Labourers
3.9%
Sales Workers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
43.9%
Walked only
26.4%
Did not go to work
13.9%
Car (passenger)
7.0%
Bicycle
3.4%
Bus
2.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.1%
Other
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.8%
Postgraduate Degree
23.8%
Certificate III/IV
12.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.9%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
18.7%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Health
15.8%
Education
8.7%
Engineering
7.8%
Creative Arts
7.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.2%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Information Technology
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.3%
Secondary: Government
17.1%
Vocational Education
16.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.1%
Pre-school
6.6%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.8%
Primary: Catholic
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.4%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
741
Asthma
264
Arthritis
219
Heart disease
111
Diabetes
98
Cancer
85
Lung condition
74
Kidney disease
49
Stroke
44
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 694
Did not provide
87.2% 4,721

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.5% 1,441
Not a volunteer
73.5% 3,987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 13
Previously served
2.5% 138
Never served
97.2% 5,279

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
48.5%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
24.9%
3 children
10.9%
4 children
2.7%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
79
1961: 1970
163
1971: 1980
145
1981: 1990
139
1991: 2000
109
2001: 2010
216
2011: 2015
267
2016
77
2017
86
2018
66
2019
73
2020
22
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.6%
moved in the last year
44.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,103
Moved from TAS
640
Moved from VIC
137
Moved: same area (SA2)
126
Moved from NSW
94
Moved from QLD
70
Moved from overseas
50
Moved from WA
15
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from SA
6
Moved from NT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.2%
5: 14 hours
37.1%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
6.2%
Did not do domestic work
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.5%
Step family: no other children
7.9%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $891/wk Rent: $378/wk $22/wk less rent
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Income: $809/wk Rent: $295/wk $105/wk less rent
Park Grove
Income: $830/wk Rent: $300/wk $100/wk less rent
Lenah Valley
Income: $939/wk Rent: $380/wk $20/wk less rent
Trevallyn
Income: $845/wk Rent: $300/wk $100/wk less rent
Mount Nelson
Income: $846/wk Rent: $320/wk $80/wk less rent
Granton
Income: $872/wk Rent: $330/wk $70/wk less rent
Launceston
Income: $871/wk Rent: $310/wk $90/wk less rent

Suburbs near West Hobart

The closest suburb to West Hobart is Mount Stuart (Tas.), 1.3 km away.

Mount Stuart (Tas.)
1.3 km away · income $956/wk · rent $380/wk
North Hobart
1.7 km away · income $902/wk · rent $400/wk
Hobart
1.9 km away · income $667/wk · rent $380/wk
South Hobart
1.9 km away · income $891/wk · rent $378/wk
Dynnyrne
2.2 km away · income $627/wk · rent $425/wk
Battery Point
2.3 km away · income $1,080/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Hobart

What is the population of West Hobart TAS?

The population of West Hobart TAS is 6,525 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,599 people per km². West Hobart is ranked #1,180 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Hobart?

The median personal income in West Hobart TAS is $998 per week, or $51,896 per year. The median household income is $1,996 per week. Family income is $2,489 per week. West Hobart is ranked #1,242 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Hobart?

Median rent in West Hobart TAS is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. West Hobart ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Hobart?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Hobart TAS is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Hobart?

The median age in West Hobart TAS is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Hobart a good suburb to live in?

West Hobart is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 6,525. The median income is $998/wk, which is above the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60732. All dollar figures in AUD.