Hobart

:For other places and things named Hobart, see Hobart (disambiguation).

Geography

Hobart is located on the estuary of the Derwent River in the state's south-east. The Central business district is located on the western shore, adjacent to Sullivan's Cove, with the inner suburbs spread out along the shores of the Derwent and climbing up the hills at the foot of Mount Wellington (1270 metres/4233 feet high). The Port of Hobart occupies the whole of the original Sullivan's Cove.

Related Topics:
Derwent River - Central business district - Sullivan's Cove - Mount Wellington

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The Greater Hobart Metropolitan area consists of three self-governing cities, Hobart, Glenorchy and Clarence, plus the urbanised areas of the Municipalities of Kingborough and Brighton. The suburban areas cover a significant amount of both the western and eastern sides of the river. Apart from the city, the main commercial centres are Glenorchy (the northern suburbs) and Rosny (the eastern shore). The satellite town Kingston, south of the city, is fast becoming an outlying suburb of Hobart. Other surrounding towns such as Sorell, Margate, Brighton and New Norfolk are popular residential areas for commuters.

Related Topics:
Glenorchy - Rosny - Kingston - Sorell - Margate - Brighton - New Norfolk

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See also List of Hobart suburbs

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