City of Hobart


The City of Hobart is a local government area in Tasmania which covers the central metropolitan area of the state capital, Hobart. The city is governed by Hobart City Council and led by the Lord Mayor.
The local government area has a population of 53,684 and includes the suburbs of West Hobart, Lenah Valley, Mount Stuart, South Hobart, New Town, Sandy Bay and most of Fern Tree, North Hobart and Mount Nelson:

History and attributes

The present city council was created in 1852 by act of parliament, and the city mayor raised to Lord Mayor in 1934.
Mount Wellington and the River Derwent are major features of the natural environment of the City of Hobart. 61% of the area is bushland.

Sister cities

The City of Hobart is governed by the Hobart City Council, consisting of twelve aldermen headed by the List of Mayors and [Lord Mayors of Hobart|Lord Mayor of Hobart]. The current Lord Mayor is Anna Reynolds, after winning the 2018 Council Election.
Aldermen are elected every four years. They are elected by use of Single transferable voting.

Election results

2022

Localities

Hobart suburbs

• Battery Point
• Dynnyrne
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• Hobart central business district
• Lenah Valley
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• North Hobart
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• South Hobart
• Tolmans Hill
• West Hobart

Other localities

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• Neika
• Queens Domain
• Wellington Park
• West Moonah

Economy

The Hobart City Council estimates that on weekdays "close to 50% of the population of Greater Hobart would be in the City for working, shopping, education, personal business or leisure purposes".
Major industries by employment:
The City has five major hospitals and fire, police, and emergency service headquarters.

Demographics

Hobart is classified as an urban capital city under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.

Coat of arms