Hillcrest
TAS 7320 · Burnie
1,088 (2021) → 1,033 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hillcrest is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 234km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Hillcrest are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 42/100, and is right by the coast. Hillcrest has an overall score of 59/100, 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 (1.84%), Philippines (1.29%), New Zealand (1.19%), India (1.01%), Germany (0.74%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.1%), Thai (0.55%), Arabic (0.46%), German (0.46%), Filipino (0.46%)
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).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 905
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 994
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 930
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 1km
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 937
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1032
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 883
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1008
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 894
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 894
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 961
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
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
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest
How far is Hillcrest from Hobart CBD?
Hillcrest is about 234.4 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has a transport score of 42/100 and 8 bus stops.