Montello
TAS 7320 · Burnie
1,241 (2021) → 1,179 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Montello is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 235km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Montello are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is right by the coast. Montello has an overall score of 61/100, 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 (2.58%), New Zealand (1.21%), India (0.89%), Germany (0.48%), Philippines (0.48%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.56%), Malayalam (0.48%), Mandarin (0.4%), Italian (0.32%), Serbian (0.32%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 885
Nearby (within 10km)
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 984
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1024
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 938
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1006
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 938
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 1.7km
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 873
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 885
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 951
- Cooee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 984
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 866
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
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 Montello
How far is Montello from Hobart CBD?
Montello is about 234.8 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Montello?
Montello has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 885 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Montello?
Montello has a transport score of 43/100 and 9 bus stops.