Hobart Synagogue
Synagogue Historic synagogue in Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart Synagogue, in Tasmania, is Australia’s oldest synagogue still in use. Visitors and historians come for its 19th‑century architecture, congregation history and occasional guided visits.
Hobart Synagogue is a 19th-century synagogue in Hobart, Tasmania, completed in 1845 and recognised as the oldest purpose-built synagogue building in Australia.
The building is a modest sandstone structure with a single main prayer room and historic architectural features typical of mid-19th-century colonial synagogues. It is visited for its architectural and community-historical significance rather than large exhibitions or collections.
The synagogue was built by the local Jewish congregation in the mid 1840s and has served as a place of worship and community gathering since that period. Its fabric and continued use trace the presence of a Jewish community in Hobart through the 19th and 20th centuries.
The synagogue sits within Hobart’s central city area, close to the harbour and the city’s civic precinct, making it readily accessible from the central business district and nearby visitor sites.
- Age: Completed in 1845 and is the oldest purpose-built synagogue building in Australia.
- Visiting: Open for religious services and occasional public visits; check local schedules before planning a visit.
How to Get to Hobart Synagogue #
The synagogue sits on Argyle Street in Hobart’s city center, a short walk from Salamanca Place and the waterfront. Hobart’s central bus interchange and most city tours stop within easy walking distance.
Tips for Visiting Hobart Synagogue #
- Call ahead to confirm tours-historic synagogues often open by appointment or around services.
- Sit quietly in the main pews and notice the high, round-arched windows that were fashionable when the building was completed; they shape the interior light.
- Combine a visit with a walking tour of Hobart's Battery Point and Salamanca Place to understand the Jewish community's 19th-century context.
Best Time to Visit Hobart Synagogue #
The Hobart Synagogue is Australia's oldest existing synagogue building, dating to the mid-19th century and located in central Hobart near Salamanca Place.
Weather & Climate near Hobart Synagogue #
Hobart Synagogue's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (625 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
