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Battery Point

TAS 7004 · Hobart

2,096 (2021) → 2,122 est. (2025) · Stable

76
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,096
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
50
Transport score

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 50/100, and is right by the coast. Battery Point has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

1.0 km
To Hobart CBD
390 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,096
Population
43
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,891
vs NSW median+2.2%
Bachelor degree or higher71.1%
Born in Australia62.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse347 / 479 / 159

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

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

96

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

72
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1126
  • St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 0.9km
  • Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1071
  • St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1060
  • Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1110
  • 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 1149
  • The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
  • South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1137
  • Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 999
  • Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

50
3Bus
CBD commute (est.)15 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

91 in suburbSupermarkets
20533 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1139 in suburbParks
166 in suburbPlaygrounds
1426 in suburbPools
220 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
171 in suburbGPs
111 in suburbPharmacies
60 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
1487 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachShort Beach (550 m)
Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (1.0 km)
Nearest vet50 m
Nearest airportHobart (15.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

94

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

22
Gyms
12
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
148
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

99

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

113
Parks
5
Nature reserves
41
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

96

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

6
Theatres
2
Cinemas
8
Museums
25
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
11
Landmarks

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

99

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

57
Licensed venues (within 2km)
27.19
Per 1,000 residents

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

59

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.95

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20412,231
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 1129 (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 50/100 and 3 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.