Best Hobart suburbs for downsizers

Low-maintenance living close to shops, transport and services — ranked for downsizers and anyone after a walkable, connected unit. Adjust to taste.

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    Top matches in Hobart

    from 49 suburbs
    1. 1

      Hobart

      TAS 7000 · 3,390 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city

      $808K median unit 100/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools0 min to CBD
      A
      96
      match
    2. 2

      North Hobart

      TAS 7000 · 2,600 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $772K median unit 100/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport25% above-peer schools5 min to CBD
      A+
      88
      match
    3. 3

      Moonah

      TAS 7009 · 5,884 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Safety

      $525K median unit 100/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport0% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A+
      83
      match
    4. 4

      New Town

      TAS 7008 · 6,781 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Walkability

      $435K median unit 100/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport25% above-peer schools9 min to CBD
      A+
      81
      match
    5. 5

      Sandy Bay

      TAS 7005 · 12,315 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      $635K median unit 52/100 safety walkable94/100 transport33% above-peer schools12 min to CBD
      A
      75
      match
    6. 6

      Bellerive

      TAS 7018 · 4,945 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Safety

      $525K median unit 82/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport50% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A+
      75
      match
    7. 7

      Austins Ferry

      TAS 7011 · 2,395 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Public transport · weaker on: Close to the city

      $562K median unit 100/100 safety somewhat walkable94/100 transport20 min to CBD
      A
      69
      match
    8. 8

      Battery Point

      TAS 7004 · 2,096 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city · weaker on: Public transport

      $925K median unit 100/100 safety very walkable80/100 transport7 min to CBD
      A+
      68
      match
    9. 9

      Rose Bay

      TAS 7015 · 1,188 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $775K median unit 75/100 safety walkable93/100 transport8 min to CBD
      A
      68
      match
    10. 10

      Blackmans Bay

      TAS 7052 · 7,688 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability · weaker on: Close to the city

      $635K median unit 52/100 safety walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools21 min to CBD
      B
      68
      match
    11. 11

      Glenorchy

      TAS 7010 · 12,013 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $495K median unit 52/100 safety walkable94/100 transport20% above-peer schools17 min to CBD
      C
      66
      match
    12. 12

      Gagebrook

      TAS 7030 · 1,572 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety · weaker on: Close to the city

      80/100 safety somewhat walkable94/100 transport26 min to CBD
      C
      64
      match
    13. 13

      Mount Stuart

      TAS 7000 · 2,444 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      $498K median unit 50/100 safety very walkable93/100 transport7 min to CBD
      A
      62
      match
    14. 14

      Howrah

      TAS 7018 · 9,545 residents

      Strong on: Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      $635K median unit 52/100 safety walkable93/100 transport0% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
      B
      61
      match
    15. 15

      Taroona

      TAS 7053 · 3,121 residents

      Strong on: Public transport · weaker on: Close to the city

      $890K median unit 52/100 safety somewhat walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools22 min to CBD
      B
      60
      match
    16. 16

      Rokeby

      TAS 7019 · 4,211 residents

      Strong on: Walkability

      $665K median unit 52/100 safety walkable93/100 transport25% above-peer schools17 min to CBD
      C
      59
      match
    17. 17

      Lutana

      TAS 7009 · 2,616 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Safety · weaker on: Public transport

      $525K median unit 90/100 safety somewhat walkable89/100 transport10 min to CBD
      A
      55
      match
    18. 18

      Geilston Bay

      TAS 7015 · 3,461 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Close to the city

      $695K median unit 68/100 safety somewhat walkable93/100 transport0% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
      A
      54
      match
    19. 19

      West Hobart

      TAS 7000 · 6,525 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      $975K median unit 51/100 safety walkable92/100 transport50% above-peer schools7 min to CBD
      A
      54
      match
    20. 20

      Kingston

      TAS 7050 · 12,288 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety · weaker on: Walkability

      $635K median unit 54/100 safety car-dependent94/100 transport17% above-peer schools21 min to CBD
      C
      53
      match

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