Overall score
Battery Point
62.6/100
Mount Nelson
48.6/100
Battery Point vs Mount Nelson, TAS Suburb Comparison
Battery Point for retirees and families; Mount Nelson for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery PointMount Nelson
Crime rate
Battery Point
87.2 / 1k
Mount Nelson
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Point
254
Mount Nelson
93
Population
Battery Point
2,096
Mount Nelson
2,749
Metric leadBattery Point 7Mount Nelson 32 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 retireesBattery Point
- Best for familiesBattery Point
- Best for investmentMount Nelson
- Best for best valueMount Nelson
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 | Mount Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.6/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 36 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 254 | 93 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 1.1% |
| Population | 2,096 | 2,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Battery Point reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Mount Nelson is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Nelson sits among greener hillside streets, while Battery Point keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Battery Point is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability; Mount Nelson answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community.
Battery Point suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Nelson is the stronger match for investors and 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.