Battery Point vs South Hobart
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Battery Point (1106) sits above South Hobart (1096). South Hobart skews owner-occupied (64%), Battery Point runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Battery Point and South Hobart side by side
| Measure | Battery Point | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $378/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1106 | 1096 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,096 | 5,886 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 554 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Battery Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1096). South Hobart also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Battery Point vs South Hobart: common questions
Does Battery Point or South Hobart have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Battery Point scores 1106 vs 1096 in South Hobart. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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