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Tasmania · Postcode 7000
North Hobart postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 2 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
North Hobart at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where North Hobart ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in TAS; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
North Hobart vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | North Hobart | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,823 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,820 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
North Hobart (7000) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 2 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area. It is administered by Hobart.
According to the 2021 Census, North Hobart has a population of 2,600 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,823, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 58 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in North Hobart includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,820, with 1,113 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Rental properties account for 55.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Hobart scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the North Hobart area, including The Friends' School, Elizabeth College, Campbell Street Primary School and others.
North Hobart is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area in Tasmania.
North Hobart details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7000 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,600 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,823/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $902/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,820 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2606/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,113 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 58 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -42.872222 |
| Longitude | 147.314444 |
| Distance from Hobart | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart Inner |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
| State Electorate | Clark (Hobart) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 239 (9.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 402 (15.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,018 (39.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 603 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 342 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 229 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 201 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 81 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 62 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 34 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 181 (16.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 516 (46.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 306 (27.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (9.3%) |
Schools in North Hobart
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in North Hobart. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near North Hobart
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.