One of the most frequently visited outdoor markets in all of Australia, every single Saturday the Salamanca Market (located next to the Salamanca Place on the Hobart Waterfront) is a brand-new adventure. The market opens every Saturday at 8:30 AM (though early bird visitors can usually get in even just a bit earlier than that), closing up for the end of day at 3 PM – with the only exception being Christmas Day or Anzac Day, when the market is open on Sunday. You never have to worry about paying for admission to the Salamanca Market, and all are welcome – from the youngest visitors to the oldest and everyone in between. Featuring more than 300 individual shops to explore, you’ll also find plenty of live music and entertainment, delicious food that ranges from local cuisine to international delights and everything in...

If you’ve been thinking about opening up a new business in Hobart, Tasmania but aren’t quite sure of whether or not this is the right locale to set up shop, hopefully we are able to shine a little bit of light on top and give you a nudge in the right direction. One of the most popular hotspots for tourism in all of Australia, Hobart has a working population of just over 51,000 people – with 70% of that workforce operating in professional, clerical, community/sales operations. The tourism industry is big business in Hobart, with another 18% of the working population focused predominantly on the trades. 12% operate in a managerial or executive position, rounding out the rest of the working community. A community with a very strong history and tradition of work ethic, and the community that has always placed...

Hobart has a unique position in Tasmania, responsible for driving the economy clear across this Australian state – attracting people not just from around Australia, but from around the world, to set up shop and establish economic roots here for the benefit of all. With a population of just around 51,000 people working in Hobart proper, there are a number of diverse industries that have enjoyed extreme economic prosperity here. Employment is high across the board, as our educational opportunities, resulting in one of the most prosperous economies in this part of the world. The healthcare industry in particular is quite healthy in Hobart, with just about 9300 individuals working in this sector alone. The public administration and safety industries have about 8000 people working in them, with 54,000 or so employees operating within the education and training sectors. Hospitality and food services...