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South Hobart TAS — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Hobart, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Hobart TAS is 5,886 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Hobart is $891 per week ($46,332 per year). Median rent in South Hobart is $378 per week ($1,638 per month). South Hobart has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. South Hobart has a population density of 645.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Hobart is England. The most common religion is No Religion (66% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Hobart is $1,648.
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South Hobart Population
South Hobart Median Income & Rent
South Hobart Demographics
Gender Split
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South Hobart Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Hobart Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Hobart Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Hobart Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Hobart Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Hobart Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Hobart Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Hobart Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Hobart Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Hobart Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Hobart Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Hobart Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Hobart Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Hobart Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Hobart School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Hobart Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Hobart Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Hobart Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Hobart How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Hobart Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Hobart Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Hobart Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Hobart Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Hobart Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Hobart Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Hobart Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Hobart Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Hobart Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Hobart Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Hobart When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Hobart Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Hobart Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Hobart Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Hobart Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Hobart Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Hobart
What is the population of South Hobart TAS?
The population of South Hobart TAS is 5,886 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 645.0 people per km².South Hobart is ranked #1,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Hobart?
The median personal income in South Hobart TAS is $891 per week, or $46,332 per year.The median household income is $1,787 per week.Family income is $2,258 per week.South Hobart is ranked #2,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Hobart?
Median rent in South Hobart TAS is $378 per week ($1,638 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Hobart ranks #2,618 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Hobart?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Hobart TAS is $1,648. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Hobart?
The median age in South Hobart TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Hobart a good suburb to live in?
South Hobart is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 5,886.The median income is $891/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60615. All dollar figures in AUD.