Overall score
Battery Point
60.6/100
Hobart
66.3/100
Battery Point vs Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Battery Point for retirees and families; Hobart for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery PointHobart
Crime rate
Battery Point
2252.4 / 1k
Hobart
1353.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Point
250
Hobart
999
Population
Battery Point
2,096
Hobart
3,390
Metric leadBattery Point 1Hobart 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBattery Point
- Best for familiesBattery Point
- Best for best valueHobart
- Best for best schoolsBattery Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Battery Point | Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.6/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.9/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2252.4 / 1k | 1353.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 52 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 250 | 999 |
| Population | 2,096 | 3,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Battery Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Battery Point is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Hobart answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Battery Point sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Hobart.
Choose Battery Point if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Hobart for value-focused buyers.