New Town
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
New Town, a leafy northern suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, combines heritage character with modern living. Its close-knit community, historic sites, and riverside charm make it a peaceful base just minutes from Hobart's city center.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
6,781
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.86°, 147.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,310
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
95
English
98
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
124 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
11
Parks
41
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
87.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 18 tests. 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 80/100.