Battery Point vs Hobart
The verdict
Hobart rates higher for transport (63 vs 50). Hobart has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 15 min).
Scores
Battery PointHobart
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 80 |
| Transport | 50 | 63 |
| Education | 79 | 76 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,096 | 3,390 |
| Median age | 43 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $1,464 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 58.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Battery Point Stable · Hobart Stable
Property
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Battery Point and Hobart are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
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Schools
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Battery Point · Hobart
Transport
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 15 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 128 |
| Parks | 9 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 390 m | 440 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.0 km | 0 m |
| Nearest beach (km) | 550 m | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 270 m |
Population & growth
| Battery Point | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,096 | 3,390 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,122 | 3,432 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,231 | 3,609 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Battery Point or Hobart?
Battery Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Battery Point 1129 vs Hobart 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Battery Point or Hobart?
Hobart has the higher transport score (Battery Point 50/100 vs Hobart 63/100).
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