TAS Hobart suburbs to avoid for family. Safe and Reasonable Hobart suburbs.

Hi,

We are planning to move to Hobart soon and looking at property and suburb recommendations. The Hobart market is very hot and it is difficult for us to find something in reasonable range. Seeking advice on good and safe reasonable suburbs for a family (with good schools if possible). Also, what are the suburbs we should avoid.

Thanks

 

What’s your budget? The big issue is actually securing something, so being set on a particular location makes it hard. Most parts of Hobart are fine these days. We have an IP in Howrah, which is a great spot.

It’s probably easier to rule areas out which are bad, such as the old houso ghettos, which is easy to do because they look so bad and the median prices are so much lower. These bad parts include:

• Clarendon Vale
• PARTS of Rokeby (but some parts are fine - we did a development in Glebe Hill, which is a beautiful spot)
• Risdon Vale
• Gagebrook
• Herdsman’s Cove
• Bridgewater

I’m not is familiar with the Western Shore, but I think up to about Moonah has gentrified, but beyond there maybe only pockets such as Austin’s Ferry are ok? Finally, south west down to Kingborough is good.

 

Thanks @aarond . Budget is upto 600K but looking for a house, 2 bed minimum. How are Claremont, Montrose and Goodwood? Are they safe to live and maybe occasssional stroll at nights?

 

Im not a local but i wouldnt really classify any hobart area as unsafe. Some areas have high levels of poverty but it doesnt mean you are going to get mugged walking down the street.

 

where did you end up buying? Have you been able to determine good areas for your family? I am interested in your findings!

 

Buses won't enter some areas at the moment without a police escort at the moment (parts of gagebrook/bridgewater).