Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Mount Wellington
90 km²
Life in Mount Wellington is practically non-residential, as the area is sparsely populated with no recorded residents. It is a vast natural landscape in the Greater Hobart region that is defined by its rugged terrain rather than a built-up community. The area is marked by extreme weather, including very high rainfall and some of the lowest temperatures in the state. Because there are no people living here, it lacks the typical infrastructure of a residential suburb.
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There are currently no residents recorded in this area, making it one of the smallest populations at this level.
The area has 12 schools within 3 km, which is fewer than about 68% of similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, placing it among the smallest for this level.
Public transport is very limited with only one stop and two routes, and no people can be reached within 45 minutes by transit. The typical drive time to the city is 22 minutes.
There are no businesses or residents in this area, putting it among the smallest at this level.
The climate is harsh and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,627mm, which is far above the Tasmanian figure of 805mm. Temperatures are also very low, with an average maximum of 9.8 degrees, well below the state average.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the Tasmanian average of 4.7. This is consistent with the very steep terrain, which has a mean slope of 32.9%, far above the state figure of 8.8%.
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