Mount Nelson
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Mount Nelson is a leafy, hillside suburb perched above Hobart, Tasmania, known for its stunning river views and tranquil residential streets. With easy access to bushland reserves and proximity to downtown Hobart, it offers a harmonious blend of nature and convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
2,749
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.92°, 147.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,605
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
85
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
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
52
Transport
35
Walk Score
35
Footways
69.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
18 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.