Overall score
Battery Point
60.6/100
Mount Stuart
56.1/100
Battery Point vs Mount Stuart, TAS suburb comparison
Battery Point for families and schools; Mount Stuart for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Battery PointMount Stuart
Crime rate
Battery Point
2252.4 / 1k
Mount Stuart
2106.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Battery Point
250
Mount Stuart
43
Population
Battery Point
2,096
Mount Stuart
2,444
Metric leadBattery Point 4Mount Stuart 51 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 retireesMount Stuart
- Best for familiesBattery Point
- Best for investmentMount Stuart
- Best for best valueMount Stuart
- 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 | Mount Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.6/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.9/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 2252.4 / 1k | 2106.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 20 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 250 | 43 |
| Population | 2,096 | 2,444 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Battery Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Mount Stuart is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Stuart sits among greener hillside streets, while Battery Point keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Battery Point is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; Mount Stuart answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Stuart, while Battery Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.