Battery Point (Tas.)

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Based on demographic evaluations by Districts utilizing ABS data and verified addresses, the suburb of Battery Point has an estimated population of 2,092 in May 2026. This represents a minor reduction of 4 people (0.2%) from the 2,096 residents registered in the 2021 Census. The calculation incorporates the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 9 validated new addresses established post-census. The current population translates to 3,076 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quarter of national locations assessed by Districts. In contrast to the 0.2% decrease in the suburb of Battery Point since the census, the surrounding SA3 region grew by 1.8%, showcasing different demographic trajectories. Net growth in the broader area was almost exclusively supported by overseas arrivals.

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Data indicates the suburb of Battery Point possesses a highly qualified workforce with a major share of professional service workers, alongside a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%. By March 2026, there are 1,164 employed individuals, representing an unemployment rate 1.8% below the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%. The participation rate is slightly below the regional benchmark, sitting at 61.3% compared to 63.8% in Greater Hobart. According to census responses, 15.7% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Based on postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Battery Point recorded a median income of $68,005 and an average income of $94,446. These figures are exceptionally high on a national scale, compared to a median of $54,577 and an average of $65,190 in Greater Hobart. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at $75,452 for the median and $104,788 for the average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings were at the 85th percentile nationally ($1,080 weekly), whereas household earnings occupied the 58th percentile. In terms of earnings distribution, 34.3% of taxpayers (717 individuals) earn between - compared to across the wider region. After housing costs are met, of income is available for other purchases, ranking the area in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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According to the latest census, the housing mix in the suburb of Battery Point consists of 35.2% houses and 64.7% other dwellings, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to Hobart metro where houses account for 85.3% and alternative dwellings represent 14.7%. The home ownership rate stands at 38.3%, which is higher than the Hobart metro average, with 13.5% of homes mortgaged and 48.2% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 is higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent is $450 compared to $350 in Hobart metro. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Battery Point are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families comprise 50.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 13.8%, couples without children at 32.5%, and single parent households at 3.1%. Non-family households represent 49.7% of the total, with lone person households accounting for 41.1% and group households at 8.8%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Battery Point is significantly higher than regional and national levels, with 61.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 22.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Vocational qualifications are held by 17.9% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 9.3%.

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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 3 active public transport stops within the suburb of Battery Point, servicing bus users. These stops accommodate 13 routes that together provide 916 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are rated as good, with residents living an average of 315 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to outer areas, with 46% walking to work and 2% cycling. Average vehicle ownership is 0.8 cars per household, which is lower than the regional average. Around 15.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during public health restrictions.

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According to mortality rates and chronic illness statistics compiled by Districts, the suburb of Battery Point exhibits excellent health profiles, characterized by a low incidence of common health issues across age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 65% of residents (1,350 people) covered, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Battery Point has higher levels of cultural diversity than most areas, with 21.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 34.4% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Greater Hobart.

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The median age in the suburb of Battery Point is 43, which is older than the Greater Hobart median of 39 and the national median of 38. The suburb of Battery Point features a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.5%) compared to Greater Hobart, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.2%). The 25 - 34 cohort is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 9.1% to 10.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 9.4% to 10.8%. In contrast, the 55 to group declined from to , and the to group decreased from to . Projections for suggest changes in the age structure, with the to cohort expected to grow by ( people), rising from to while the to and to age cohorts are projected to contract.

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Battery Point currently has an estimated 58 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 32 children aged 0-2 and 20 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 61 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 70. Birth rates in the area have averaged 4.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.