Battery Point

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 8.4% of the population, which is well below the figures for both Tasmania and Australia.

This is a highly international area where 33.1% of people were born overseas, far above the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while the largest overseas birthplaces are China and England.

Language diversity is high, with 20.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Tasmanian figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 53.6%, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.0%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 56.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where 42.3% of people work as professionals.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas; the typical family earns $2,433 a week, well above the state average. About 21% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the highest rankings for this level.

Residents generally report better health than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.0%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people in this area have a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is 36, far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling, and a high 41.2% of people live alone. This is consistent with the low number of one-parent families and the high proportion of couples without children.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, with 46.9% of households renting, far above the state average. Rent is also high, with a typical weekly cost of $450.

Walking is a primary way to get around, with 35.1% of people walking to work. This helps explain why 13% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 51.4% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 24.9%.

Many residents work in health care, food services, or professional and technical roles. While 61% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 6.0% is higher than the national average.

Battery Point is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2, and every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This high walkability is reflected in the fact that 35.1% of people walk to work.