Invest Hobart

Hobart is an open, attractive and exciting place to build ideas, invest and do business.

We pride ourselves on being a city that drives innovation, sparks creativity, fosters collaboration and welcomes difference.

Learn more about the unique opportunities to invest in Hobart in our prospectus.

Why Hobart – promotional video

We know what it's like to live and work in Hobart – but do others really get it?

We've created a short promotional video that we guarantee will capture their attention, and make them want to invest, work, live and visit Hobart.

To do this, we want our community to help us reshare this video far and wide.

There are two options for sharing:

To ensure we're consistent in how we share this video, we ask that you please follow these simple guidelines:

Usage: The video is intended for promotional purposes only. Feel free to share it on social media, websites, and presentations to highlight the best of Hobart.
Attribution: When using the video, please credit the City of Hobart. This helps maintain the integrity and recognition of our efforts.
Modifications: Do not alter or edit the video in any way. This includes adding or removing content, changing the audio, or modifying the visuals.
Distribution: You may distribute the video through your channels, but please ensure it remains in its original form and quality.
Feedback: We welcome your feedback on the video. Please contact us with any comments or suggestions.

This video was made possible with the help from these creative local content producers and city partners:

Hobart has a rich mix of competitive advantages. These are a product of our place, people, and attitude to the way we work, live and solve problems.

An island state offering clean air and water, and one of the most accessible natural deep-water ports in the world.

Home to globally leading research in Marine and Freshwater; fisheries; oceanology and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).

Home to three of most visited attractions in the state: Salamanca Market, kunanyi/ Mt Wellington and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

A cultural and creative powerhouse, home to internationally renowned events and a vibrant year-round festival calendar.

Emission Pathways Tasmania is on track to reach 200% renewal electricity by 2040 to become an exporter of green electricity into the national market.

Developing a draft Central Hobart Plan is part of an ambitious program, Future Hobart, which will build on what already makes Hobart great.

49% of resident workers hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the just over a third of the workforce nationally.

Make up almost half of the total employment in the city.

Made up of local networks and connections to our neighbouring countries that make it easier to do business.

Astoundingly beautiful wilderness is easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.

Our goal is to be an extraordinarily small capital city that is sought after for our Hobart Difference:

Our State of the City dashboards offer insights into the key areas of people, economy, environment, housing, development, and health and wellbeing.