Hobart is a rich and vibrant city - it can provide you with a unique lifestyle in a unique setting and strong business opportunities in a buoyant economy.
The City of Hobart offers many opportunities for business in the areas of:
Hobart is the business and commercial centre of Tasmania and is the seat of State Government. The city's central business district plays host to office workers, shoppers and the city’s young people as a great place to meet and enjoy our unique lifestyle. Hobart provides a cosmopolitan lifestyle without the hustle and bustle of bigger cities.
Hobart businesses by year, postcode and ANZIC Division - Data supplied by Sensis Pty Ltd.
The city possesses a highly efficient public transport system, excellent road infrastructure and high standard information communications infrastructure and technology. High speed telecommunications connections that link Hobart with the rest of Australia and the world. As well as the seaport facilities Hobart has a major airport with regular flights to the Melbourne, Sydney and other Australian cities.
Hobart has a diverse range of education institutions that cater for all ages and interests. These include secondary institutions, TAFE and one of Australia’s oldest and most respected universities.
The Council has produced the Hobart Economic Profile.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Hobart 47,700 | Greater Hobart 198,946 |
(Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census Figures)
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| Average age 37 years | Median Income $400 - $499 per week |
(Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 Census Figures)
| Rates | |
|---|---|
| Number of ratepayers 21,600 | Number of rateable properties 22,343 |
(Source: Hobart City Council Database)
| Business | |
|---|---|
| 4129 businesses in Hobart Local Government area | Number of people who work in Hobart City 40,812 |
(Source:Sensis Pty Ltd data 2006 and (2006) Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Further business statistics and ANZIC breakdowns for the Hobart Local Government Area.
| tourism | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total visitors 581,400 | Average stay 4.5 nights | Average amount spent $1446 pp |
(Source: Tourism Tasmania, June 2007)
