West Moonah, Tasmania
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West Moonah is a residential suburb of
Hobart Hobart ( ; Nuennonne/Palawa kani: ''nipaluna'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Home to almost half of all Tasmanians, it is the least-populated Australian state capital city, and second-small ...
, Tasmania,
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. It is part of the City of Glenorchy
local government area A local government area (LGA) is an administrative division of a country that a local government is responsible for. The size of an LGA varies by country but it is generally a subdivision of a State (administrative division), state, province, divi ...
, with about 5% being in the
Hobart Hobart ( ; Nuennonne/Palawa kani: ''nipaluna'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Home to almost half of all Tasmanians, it is the least-populated Australian state capital city, and second-small ...
LGA. At the 2016 Australian census, the suburb recorded a population of approximately 1,000. Formerly known as Springfield, the area is fast becoming acceptable because of its closeness to the city. The West Moonah Community Centre is a hub for community activities in the community. Located next to a park, the Community Centre offers a community preschool, playgroups, community garden, community computer lab, craft classes, walking and other community activities. West Moonah has two schools. Springfield Gardens Primary School is a public school and the independent Seventh-day Adventist
Hilliard Christian School Hilliard Christian School is an independent Seventh-day Adventist co-educational primary and secondary day school, located in the Hobart suburb of , Tasmania, Australia. The school caters for students from Year K to Year 10. The school was ...
. There are also two parks, including the Jim Bacon Reserve with its community pathway. West Moonah is nearby shopping areas, schools, churches, government services, sporting facilities and childcare centres in the neighbouring suburbs of Glenorchy, Derwent Park and Moonah. West Moonah is serviced by one bus route. By car, West Moonah is 15 minutes from downtown Hobart and 6 minutes from New Town.


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