Tasmania location profile
Moonah TAS 7009
Moonah is an inner-northern Hobart suburb in the City of Glenorchy, known for its mix of residential streets, light industrial precincts, and a busy Main Road retail strip. It has a growing arts and dining scene anchored by the Moonah Arts Centre, and appeals to families and young professionals seeking value and convenience.
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Why families consider Moonah
A gentrifying, multicultural suburb with post-war cottages and townhouses alongside warehouses and studios. Residents include families, tradespeople, students, and young professionals, enjoying affordable living, local cafes and eateries, and easy access to jobs in Hobart and Glenorchy.
Amenities & services
- Woolworths Moonah and Main Road shopping strip
- Moonah Central retail precinct and specialty stores
- Northgate Shopping Centre (nearby Glenorchy)
- GP clinics and Moonah Community/Health services
- Royal Hobart Hospital (nearby, Hobart CBD)
- Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital (nearby)
- Cafes, bakeries, multicultural restaurants along Main Road
- Moonah Arts Centre
- Moonah Library (Main Road, Moonah)
- Glenorchy Library (nearby Glenorchy)
Transport & connectivity
- No suburban train service
- Metro Tasmania frequent bus services on Main Road (e.g., 500/510/520/540 series)
- Brooker Highway (A10)
- Main Road
- Derwent Park Road
- Creek Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Moonah Arts Centre (galleries, performances, community programs)
- Moonah Bowls and community clubs
- Prince of Wales Bay Recreation areas and foreshore trail (nearby)
- Gyms and fitness studios
- MyState Bank Arena/Derwent Entertainment Centre (nearby Glenorchy)
- Jim Bacon Memorial Reserve
- Benjafield Park (West Moonah, nearby)
- Giblins Reserve (nearby Derwent Park)
- Prince of Wales Bay Foreshore Trail
- New Town Rivulet Track (nearby access)
Education context
Several long day care and family day care options in Moonah and nearby Glenorchy/New Town; moderate demand with some waitlists for infants; OSHC available at local schools.
- University of Tasmania – Sandy Bay campus (Sandy Bay)
- University of Tasmania – Hobart CBD precincts (e.g., The Hedberg/Creative Arts; Menzies Institute/Medical Science)
- TasTAFE Hobart campuses (CBD and Rosny, accessible by bus)