Acton
TAS 7320 · Burnie
1,377 (2021) → 1,386 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Acton is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 234km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Acton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Acton has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.82%), New Zealand (0.94%), Nepal (0.44%), Germany (0.36%), Philippines (0.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.29%), Nepali (0.22%), Spanish (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 945 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North West Support SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 930
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 883
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 894
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 905
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 937
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 994
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 894
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1032
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1008
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Leighland Christian School - Burnie CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.7km
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 961
- Cooee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 980
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Acton
How far is Acton from Hobart CBD?
Acton is about 233.6 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Acton?
Acton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 930 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Acton?
Acton has a transport score of 32/100 and 7 bus stops.