Battery Point, TAS 7004 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Battery Point is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7004, home to 2,096 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hobart local government area (Inner Regional Australia).

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Snapshot

Median rent$450 /wk
Population2,096
Median age43
Area0.68 km²
To CBD0.9 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
2,096
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,891 /week
Median personal income
$1,080 /week
Median family income
$2,433 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$450 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Albuera Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Goulburn Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Princes Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • Elizabeth College Secondary · Government
  • Campbell Street Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 22 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 88 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Sandy Bay Rd before Hampden Rd bus · 250 m
  • Sandy Bay Rd at Hampden Rd bus · 292 m
  • Brooke Street Pier ferry · 355 m
  • Sandy Bay Rd opp St David's Park bus · 417 m
  • St David's Park, Sandy Bay Rd bus · 439 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 98 cafés
  • 145 restaurants
  • 66 pubs and bars
  • 208 parks and reserves
  • 26 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 11 supermarkets
  • 22 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 0.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,747 resolvable premises in Battery Point. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Hobart — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Battery Point?

Battery Point (TAS 7004) had 2,096 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in Battery Point?

The median advertised rent in Battery Point is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Battery Point?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Battery Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Albuera Street Primary School (0.7 km), Goulburn Street Primary School (1.3 km), Princes Street Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Battery Point?

Battery Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Battery Point?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Battery Point?

In Battery Point, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (0.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Battery Point?

89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Battery Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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