Battery Point, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battery Point Hobart, Tasmania
An assortment of weatherboard and brick row houses in Battery Point
Battery Point Location in Hobart
• Density	2,995.7/km2 (7,759/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	7004
Area	0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
LGA(s)	City of Hobart
State electorate(s)	Clark
Federal Division(s)	Clark
Suburbs around Battery Point: West Hobart Hobart Salamanca South Hobart Battery Point Derwent River Dynnyrne Sandy Bay Derwent River

Battery Point is a cool suburb in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It's right next to the city center, just a bit to the south. It's part of the City of Hobart area.

Battery Point got its name from a group of guns, called a "battery," set up there in 1818. These guns were part of Hobart's coastal defenses. The battery was located where Princes Park is today. The guns were mostly used to fire salutes for special events, not to fight off invaders.

In 1878, experts decided the battery was no longer useful. They thought its location might even attract enemy fire to the homes nearby. So, the site was given to the Hobart City Council to become a park. In 1934, when the Council was making the park nicer, they found hidden tunnels. These tunnels were used to store ammunition for the old guns.

In 1973, a special action called a "green ban" happened here. Builders and workers, part of the Builders Labourers Federation, refused to work on projects that would destroy historic buildings. This helped protect many old homes from being torn down by developers.

This area is known as one of Hobart's fancier suburbs. It has many large, beautiful homes and apartment buildings. It's right next to the popular waterfront area of Salamanca and the nearby suburb of Sandy Bay.

St George's Anglican Church in Battery Point, designed by John Lee Archer.

Many historic houses in Battery Point date back to when Hobart was first settled by Europeans. A very important spot is Arthur Circus. It has charming cottages that were originally built for army officers.

You can get to Battery Point by using Hampden Road, which connects from Sandy Bay Road near the city. People living in Battery Point have sometimes asked for rules to keep things quieter. They want to protect their peaceful way of life.

The hotel "Lenna of Hobart" on McGregor Street.

People in Battery Point

How Many People Live Here?

In 2016, about 1,997 people lived in Battery Point. Most people (65.3%) were born in Australia. Also, 76.9% of people only spoke English at home. When asked about religion, 47.9% said they had no religion, and 16.1% were Anglican.

Famous People From Battery Point

Battery Point has been home to some well-known people:

• Queen Mary of Denmark (born 1972): She is the Queen consort of Denmark. She was born in Battery Point at the Queen Alexandra Hospital.
• Errol Flynn (1909–1959): A famous Hollywood movie actor. He was also born in Battery Point at the Queen Alexandra Hospital.
• Andrew Inglis Clark (1848–1907): A judge, lawyer, and politician in Tasmania. He helped write the Australian constitution.