Burnie
TAS 7320 · Burnie
693 (2021) → 658 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burnie is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 235km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Burnie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 28/100, and is right by the coast. Burnie has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), India (3.17%), Nepal (1.3%), China (0.87%), USA (0.87%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.88%), Vietnamese (1.73%), Hindi (1.44%), Spanish (1.44%), Punjabi (1.3%)
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 947 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 885
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1024
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 984
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1006
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 938
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 938
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 2.3km
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 873
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 885
- Leighland Christian School - Burnie CampusPrimary · Independent · 3km
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 866
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 951
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Burnie
How far is Burnie from Hobart CBD?
Burnie is about 234.8 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Burnie?
Burnie has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burnie?
Burnie has a transport score of 28/100 and 5 bus stops.