Browse property in Mount Nelson

Overview

Mount Nelson sits just 4 km south of Hobart’s CBD, offering a leafy, suburban lifestyle framed by native bushland and the Truganini Conservation Area. With 2,749 residents recorded in the 2021 census, the suburb’s 5.9 km² includes 14 parklands covering 16.3 % of the area, and a housing mix of 1,176 private dwellings where family households dominate (68.7 %), alongside single‑person (27 %) and group homes. Median weekly household income is $1,687, and mortgage repayments average $1,586 per month, reflecting a balanced mix of owners and renters.

The area is well‑connected by road via Proctors Road off the Southern Outlet and Nelson Road from Sandy Bay, and is served by Metro Tasmania bus routes 457, 458, X58 and dedicated school services (412, 413, 415, 417). Residents benefit from local amenities such as the Mount Nelson Medical Centre, a general store, dental clinic and pharmacy, while educational options include Hobart College and Mount Nelson Primary School. Recreational opportunities abound with the University Soccer Club, Mount Nelson Oval and numerous walking trails that link the historic Mount Nelson Signal Station to surrounding parklands.

Region type mix: Regional 87%, Metro 13%.