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| Locality | South Hobart |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.89798 |
| Longitude | 147.29301 |
| Population | 5,221 |
| Density | 569.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 7004 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 3 km west-southwest |
South Hobart is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,221. The locality covers an area of 9.2 km², giving a population density of about 569.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west-southwest of Hobart. South Hobart is located at 42.8980°S, 147.2930°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7004. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
South Hobart nestles at the foot of Mount Wellington, its landscape a verdant embrace of steep slopes and sheltered valleys. It lies 3.4 km west-south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 239°T), and is situated 4.4 km west-north-west of Sandy Bay. The air here, particularly after a spring rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalyptus and the fainter, salt-tinged whisper from the distant harbour. Streets wind upwards, following the contours of the land, with houses clinging to hillsides like tenacious mountain goats, their colourful roofs a cheerful contrast against the deep greens of native bushland and manicured gardens. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a peculiar, almost diffused quality, softening edges and casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch and shrink with the passing hours. The dominant character is one of quiet resilience, a place that feels both grounded and elevated, perpetually aware of the brooding majesty of the mountain that watches over it.
The history of South Hobart is deeply intertwined with Hobart's own colonial beginnings, a working-class suburb that grew alongside the burgeoning port. Early industries, though now largely faded, left their mark; the echoes of timber mills and small-scale farming can still be felt in the older streetscapes and the names of local landmarks. Today, its economy is more diverse, with a strong reliance on services and a growing appreciation for its proximity to both urban amenities and the wild beauty of the surrounding natural environment. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated, a quiet hum of everyday life that continues beneath the watchful gaze of Kunanyi, Mount Wellington, a constant, silent presence shaping the rhythm of the district.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Hobart, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.89798, 147.29301. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on South Hobart, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South Hobart includes the postcode (7004), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobart City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Hobart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |