Mount Nelson, Tasmania
| Mount Nelson Hobart, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Mount Nelson Signal Station Cafe | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°55′15″S 147°19′23″E / 42.92083°S 147.32306°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,749 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7007 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Hobart, Kingborough Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Clark | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Nelson is a residential suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, located approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) south of the Hobart city centre. It is part of both the City of Hobart and Kingborough Council municipalities. The suburb was developed post-World War II and includes educational institutions such as Hobart College and Mount Nelson Primary School. The area features native bushland, recreational amenities, and access to the Truganini Conservation Area. As of the 2021 census, Mount Nelson had a population of 2,749. The suburb is accessible by road from Sandy Bay and is serviced by several Metro Tasmania bus routes.
The suburb covers approximately 5.9 square kilometres (2.3 sq mi), including 14 parklands that account for 16.3% of its area. Its first thoroughfare, Nelson Road, was constructed in 1908 to improve access to the historic Mount Nelson Signal Station, which served as a semaphore link between Hobart and Port Arthur during the colonial era.
Mount Nelson is popular with tourists for attractions such as the Mount Nelson Signal Station, the Truganini Conservation Area, and several walking trails. It also features educational facilities, including Hobart College and the Sustainability Learning Centre, as well as recreational amenities like the University Soccer Club and Mount Nelson Oval.