Greater Hobart, City of Hobart · TAS 7008
Security Services in New Town
New Town is one of Hobart's oldest suburbs, just north of the city, with the New Town Road shops, the historic Runnymede house and a mix of heritage homes, units and flats. At the 2021 Census, 6,781 people lived in New Town in about 2,697 occupied homes: 68% separate houses, 10% townhouses or semi-detached homes and 21% apartments, and 41% 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: New Town 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: Georgian and Victorian cottages, Federation homes, and units and flats
Security providers servicing New Town
4 providers list New Town 7008 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 |
New Town security tip
Old windows and rented flats
About 41% of New Town homes were rented at the 2021 Census, and about 21% were units or flats. Older cottages have timber sash windows and original doors that need keyed locks and deadlocks. Renters can add portable locks and battery cameras that move with them.
New Town homes and what they mean for security
New Town has Georgian and Victorian cottages and Federation homes, many heritage-listed, alongside units and flats built in the 20th century. Older homes often have timber sash windows, narrow side paths and small back yards.
Security considerations in New Town
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in New Town. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Older sash windows and timber doors
- Rented flats and units
- Narrow side paths
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 New Town listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in New Town
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare New Town quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Hobart.
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