Hobart
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, blends historic charm with lively modern culture in a scenic harbour-side setting. The city is known for its dramatic mountain backdrop, thriving arts scene, and access to nature, making it ideal for both adventure and relaxation. Visitors will discover excellent food, lively markets, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
197,451
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.88°, 147.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,150
Local Cost
$1,800
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
718 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
198
Coworking
0
Cafes
93
Nightlife
60
Parks
45
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HBA
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.