North Hobart, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Hobart Hobart, Tasmania
North Hobart Post Office, designed by architect John Smith Murdoch and constructed in 1913.
North Hobart Location in Hobart
Population	2,494 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	7000
LGA(s)	City of Hobart
State electorate(s)	Clark
Federal Division(s)	Clark
Suburbs around North Hobart: Lenah Valley New Town Queens Domain Mount Stuart North Hobart Glebe West Hobart West Hobart Hobart

North Hobart is a lively suburb in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. As its name suggests, it's located just north of Hobart's main city area, also known as the CBD.

The main street here is Elizabeth Street. It starts in the city center and goes through North Hobart. Then it turns into Main Road, leading to other suburbs like New Town and Glenorchy.

Schools and Landmarks

North Hobart is home to some important places. You'll find two colleges here for students.

Learning in North Hobart

Elizabeth College is one of Hobart's four public high schools. It offers many courses for students. The Friends' School is a private school for all ages, from kindergarten to year 12.

North Hobart also used to have the Hobart High School. It was open from 1918 to 1984. The building is still there and is now used by a funeral home.

Other Cool Places

• The historic North Hobart Post Office is still standing. It looks much like it did when it was first built.
• North Hobart Oval is one of Hobart's biggest sports fields. It was once a place for hiring bricks and tools. Today, it's mostly used for Australian rules football games. The local team, the North Hobart Football Club, plays in the Tasmanian State League.
• The State Cinema is Tasmania's largest independent movie theater. It often shows unique and less common films.

The State Cinema in 2022.

North Hobart from Argyle Street in 2023.

Food and Fun

North Hobart is famous for its many restaurants and cafes. This area is a great spot to find delicious food from all over the world.

A World of Flavors

Elizabeth Street, between Tasma and Federal Streets, is where you'll find most of the eateries. It's a bit like a smaller version of Lygon Street in Melbourne, known for its food.

You can find many types of food here. There are Italian restaurants and places that serve fresh fish. Asian food is very popular, with Indian, Thai, Japanese, and Chinese food options. You can also try Mexican and Turkish food. Plus, there are some well-known chain restaurants too.

Modern Updates

In 2004, the North Hobart area got a makeover. The footpaths were made wider, and new trees were planted along Elizabeth Street. This helped make the area even nicer for everyone.