North Hobart, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Hobart, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
| Locality | North Hobart |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.8715 |
| Longitude | 147.31725 |
| Population | 2,500 |
| Density | 2381.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 54 m |
| Postcode | 7000 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 1 km northwest |
North Hobart is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,500. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 2381.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 54 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1 km northwest of Hobart. North Hobart is located at 42.8715°S, 147.3173°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7000. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
North Hobart, a vibrant suburb, climbs a gentle incline from the glistening shores of the Derwent River, its streets unfurling like well-loved ribbons of bitumen and brick. It lies 1.5 km north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 322°T), and is situated 4.9 km north-north-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries a distinct, crisp tang, a whisper of the sea that mingles with the scent of blooming jacarandas in spring and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a fleeting rain shower. Terraced homes, painted in hues that echo the ochre of the earth and the soft grey of the Tasmanian sky, huddle together, their verandahs offering glimpses into lives lived at a steady, comfortable pace. Beyond the immediate embrace of the neighbourhood, the majestic silhouette of Kunanyi/Mount Wellington presides, its rugged slopes a constant, verdant backdrop that shifts in colour with the passing of the sun, from deep emerald in the morning light to a bruised purple as dusk descends.
The foundations of North Hobart are as layered as the rich volcanic soil that underpins its character, a place where early colonial aspirations met the enduring spirit of its first custodians. This locality’s economic heartbeat has long been tied to the industrious pulse of Hobart, evolving from its agricultural roots into a bustling hub of commerce and culture. Independent boutiques and artisanal cafes now line its main thoroughfares, a testament to a thriving local economy that values creativity and connection, drawing in a steady stream of locals and travellers alike. Historic buildings, their facades weathered by decades of Tasmanian winds and sun, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with modern developments, each telling a silent story of the suburb's enduring journey. The subtle hum of everyday life, punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the murmur of conversations spilling from welcoming doorways, defines the unique rhythm of North Hobart.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Hobart, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 North Hobart, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North 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 North 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. |