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| Locality | West Hobart |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.88361 |
| Longitude | 147.30279 |
| Population | 5,805 |
| Density | 1480.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 97 m |
| Postcode | 7000 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 2 km west |
West Hobart is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,805. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 1480.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 97 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km west of Hobart. West Hobart is located at 42.8836°S, 147.3028°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7000. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Hobart unfurls across the western flank of Mount Wellington, a neighbourhood woven into the very contours of the land. It lies 2.1 km west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 266°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-west of Sandy Bay. Its streets climb and dip with an amiable disregard for perfect straightness, following the gentle swell of the earth that rolls down towards the distant shimmer of the Derwent. Here, the air often carries a crispness, a subtle reminder of the mountain's cool embrace, particularly as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and lavender that spill across the rooftops. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows on weatherboard homes and manicured gardens, lending a sense of established permanence to the landscape. The character of West Hobart is one of quiet diligence, a place where the daily routines of its residents are performed with a steady, unhurried grace, punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the murmur of traffic far below.
The history of West Hobart is a story of steady growth, mirroring the agricultural and industrial expansion of its neighbouring city. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of opportunity, began to clear the land, establishing orchards and small farms that gradually gave way to the brick and mortar of a burgeoning suburb. The local economy, once rooted in the surrounding pastoral lands, has since diversified, with many residents commuting to Hobart's central business district or working in the service and retail sectors. A distinctive feature of West Hobart is its proximity to significant natural attractions, with easy access to the walking trails and breathtaking vistas of Mount Wellington National Park, a constant, majestic presence on the skyline. This connection to the wild, juxtaposed with the ordered streets and homes, imbues West Hobart with a unique sense of place, a harmonious blend of the cultivated and the untamed.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Hobart, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.88361, 147.30279. 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 West Hobart, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West Hobart includes the postcode (7000), 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 West 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. |