Battery Point
TAS 7004 · Hobart
2,096 (2021) → 2,122 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Battery Point is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7004, about 1km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Battery Point are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 51/100, and is right by the coast. Battery Point has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7004 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.77%), England (5.39%), India (1.96%), Nepal (1.77%), USA (1.67%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.49%), Nepali (1.77%), Arabic (1%), Cantonese (0.91%), Spanish (0.76%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1133
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1125
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 0.9km
- Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1077
- St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1069
- Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1112
- St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5km
- Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.5km
- Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1150
- The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1140
- South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1137
- Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 996
- Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1007
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Battery Point
How far is Battery Point from Hobart CBD?
Battery Point is about 1.0 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 15 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Battery Point?
Battery Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1133 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Battery Point?
Battery Point has a transport score of 51/100 and 3 bus stops.