Greater Hobart, City of Hobart · TAS 7000
Security Services in West Hobart
West Hobart climbs the slopes of Knocklofty behind the Hobart CBD, with steep streets of heritage cottages, Federation homes and flats, and the Knocklofty Reserve bushland above. At the 2021 Census, 6,525 people lived in West Hobart in about 2,674 occupied homes: 76% separate houses, 7% townhouses or semi-detached homes and 17% apartments, and 34% of homes were rented.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing (General Community Profile, suburbs and localities), Census night, 10 August 2021. Area: West Hobart as defined by the source. Figures describe the people and occupied private dwellings in the suburb as the ABS defines it. Housing shares are of occupied private dwellings and are rounded, so they may not add to 100. Suburbs change between censuses, especially where new estates are still being built. This suburb is listed because of its population, not because of its crime levels.
Housing stock: Victorian and Federation homes and cottages, and units and flats
Security providers servicing West Hobart
4 providers list West Hobart 7000 in their service area. A provider appears under every service it offers, so the service counts can add up to more than 4.
| Company Name | Services | Licence | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverall Security | Licence status: Licence 11702 (TAS)Licence number published | (03) 6278 3255coverallsecurity.com.auView full profile | |
| MBK Security Group | Licence status: Licence 409648996 (NSW)Public-register match | 1300 023 333mbksecuritygroup.com.auView full profile | |
| OzSpy Security | Licence status: No licence number published | 07 3806 4891ozspysecurity.com.auView full profile | |
| TMR Systems | Licence status: No licence number published | 1300 867 797tmrsystems.com.auView full profile |
West Hobart security tip
Steep streets and hidden entries
West Hobart's steep streets mean many homes have entries below or above street level, and cars are parked on the road. Light every entry, fit keyed locks to older windows, and leave nothing in parked cars. Homes backing onto Knocklofty Reserve should keep back gates locked.
West Hobart homes and what they mean for security
West Hobart has Victorian and Federation homes and cottages on very steep streets, many heritage-listed, with units and flats among them. Off-street parking is limited, and homes near the top of the suburb back onto Knocklofty Reserve.
Security considerations in West Hobart
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in West Hobart. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Entries hidden on steep blocks
- Cars parked on the street
- Homes backing onto bushland
Licensing in Tasmania
Licensing and registration requirements vary by state, service, and the work being performed. Treat the information below as a directory aid, not a substitute for checking the relevant regulator. Security licences in Tasmania are issued by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (Tasmania). Each West Hobart listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in West Hobart
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare West Hobart quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Hobart.
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