Overall score
Battery Point
62.6/100
Hobart
60.0/100
Battery Point vs Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Battery Point for families and investment; Hobart for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery PointHobart
Crime rate
Battery Point
87.2 / 1k
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Point
254
Hobart
1,022
Population
Battery Point
2,096
Hobart
3,390
Metric leadBattery Point 4Hobart 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHobart
- Best for familiesBattery Point
- Best for investmentBattery Point
- 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 | 62.6/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 52 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 254 | 1,022 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 2.9% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Battery Point sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Hobart.
Choose Battery Point if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hobart for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.