South Hobart
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
South Hobart is a leafy suburb on the slopes of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, located just southwest of central Hobart. Known for its heritage homes, lively local cafes, and close-knit community, it's the perfect gateway to Tasmania's natural beauty and urban charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.89°, 147.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,545
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
92
English
99
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
36 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
80
Walk Score
80
Footways
160.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
18 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 88/100.