New Town

New Town is an administrative division in Hobart that spreads across a range of residential neighborhoods, shopping areas, and community facilities serving the local population. The area includes schools, parks, and shops that meet everyday needs for people living and visiting here.

The division took shape during Tasmania's colonial period in the 19th century when Hobart expanded beyond its central areas. This growth created new residential spaces for the expanding population of the region.

The New Town Cemetery here contains gravestones and monuments that tell stories of early Tasmanian settlers and local families who shaped the region. Walking through it, you can read names and dates that connect you to the people who lived in these neighborhoods over generations.

The area connects to central Hobart through multiple bus routes, making it easy to move between neighborhoods. Visitors can find parking across the division and reach shops and services on foot in most locations.

Land ownership here is recorded under the Torrens title system, a modern property registration method introduced in Australia during the 1800s. This approach to tracking land records was innovative for its time in the Western world.

Location: City of Hobart

GPS coordinates: -42.85880,147.30588

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43