Battery Point
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Battery Point is a historic, waterside suburb of Hobart known for its charming cottages, colonial-era streetscapes, and a lively café culture. Just a short walk from Salamanca Place, it's a favorite with visitors seeking heritage ambiance mixed with modern Tasmanian lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
2,096
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.89°, 147.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,048
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
718 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
257
Coworking
0
Cafes
91
Nightlife
54
Parks
112
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
781.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.