Romaine
TAS 7320 · Burnie
1,850 (2021) → 1,856 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Romaine is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 231km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Romaine are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 26/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Romaine has an overall score of 40/100, 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 (2.11%), India (0.76%), South Africa (0.76%), New Zealand (0.65%), Sri Lanka (0.49%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.59%), Afrikaans (0.54%), Sinhal (0.43%), Tagalog (0.27%), German (0.16%)
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 946 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 885
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 873
Nearby (within 10km)
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 866
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 938
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 2.8km
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 885
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 938
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 984
- Leighland Christian School - Burnie CampusPrimary · Independent · 4.7km
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1024
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 5.3km
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1006
- Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 951
- Cooee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 984
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
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 Romaine
How far is Romaine from Hobart CBD?
Romaine is about 231.1 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Romaine?
Romaine has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 879 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Romaine?
Romaine has a transport score of 26/100 and 15 bus stops.