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Battery Point Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Battery Point Compares
Battery Point vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Battery Point | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,891 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ≈TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Battery Point (7004) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 1 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area. It is administered by Hobart.
According to the 2021 Census, Battery Point has a population of 2,096 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,891, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. The Indigenous population is 23 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Battery Point includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 989 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Rental properties account for 48.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Battery Point scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Battery Point is served by Albuera Street Primary School.
Battery Point is part of the Hobart Inner statistical area in Tasmania.
Battery Point Details
| Postcode | 7004 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,096 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,891/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,080/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 3094/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 989 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -42.892778 |
| Longitude | 147.333333 |
| Distance from Hobart | 1 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart Inner |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Clark |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 176 (8.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 198 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 704 (33.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 436 (20.8%) |
| 65+ years | 578 (27.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 201 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 147 (7.0%) |
| Cancer | 105 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 72 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 61 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 127 (13.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 533 (54.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 232 (23.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 84 (8.6%) |
Schools in Battery Point
Suburbs Near Battery Point
Same Postcode (7004)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.