Parklands
TAS 7320 · Burnie
865 (2021) → 874 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parklands is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 236km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Parklands are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 42/100, and is right by the coast. Parklands has an overall score of 65/100, 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 (3.01%), India (1.5%), South Africa (0.92%), Ireland (0.81%), New Zealand (0.81%)
Top languages: Hindi (0.58%), Malayalam (0.58%), Portuguese (0.58%), Spanish (0.58%), Afrikaans (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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1032
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 994
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 905
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 937
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 961
- Cooee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 980
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 930
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 2.7km
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 883
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 894
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 894
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 Parklands
How far is Parklands from Hobart CBD?
Parklands is about 236.0 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Parklands?
Parklands has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parklands?
Parklands has a transport score of 42/100 and 10 bus stops.