West Hobart
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
West Hobart is a lively, leafy suburb situated on the hills west of Hobart's city centre. Known for its blend of historic architecture, artistic community, and access to scenic nature reserves, it's a sought-after spot for families, creatives, and professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
6,525
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.88°, 147.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,710
Local Cost
$1,780
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
48 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
118
Coworking
0
Cafes
55
Nightlife
30
Parks
33
Transport
81
Walk Score
81
Footways
161.0
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 20 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 82/100.