Battery Point vs West Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Battery Point | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.9/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 26 |
| Walkability | 74.5/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 250 | 114 |
| Population | 2,096 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBattery Point
- Best for familiesBattery Point
- Best for investmentWest Hobart
- Best for best valueWest Hobart
- Best for best schoolsWest Hobart
Comparison summary
Battery Point and West Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Battery Point; Housing (desirability) favours West Hobart; Schools & preschools favours West Hobart. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Battery Point, Families → Battery Point, Investment → West Hobart, Best value → West Hobart.