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Upper Burnie

TAS 7320 · Burnie

1,891 (2021) → 1,903 est. (2025) · Declining

57
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,891
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
34
Transport score

Upper Burnie is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 233km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Upper Burnie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 34/100, and is right by the coast. Upper Burnie has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

233.3 km
To Hobart CBD
1.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

1,891
Population
42
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$912
vs NSW median-50.7%
Bachelor degree or higher19.9%
Born in Australia82.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse710 / 0 / 168

Top countries of birth: England (2.22%), New Zealand (1.48%), India (0.79%), Nepal (0.79%), Netherlands (0.63%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.63%), Cantonese (0.42%), Spanish (0.42%), Mandarin (0.37%), Tagalog (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

–
Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

27

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

17
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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)

  • North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 930
  • North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 0.6km
  • Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 883
  • Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 894
  • Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 905
  • Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 894
  • Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 994
  • Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 937
  • Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.4km
  • Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1032
  • Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1008
  • Leighland Christian School - Burnie CampusPrimary · Independent · 3km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

34
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

20.0°C
Summer max
12.8°C
Winter max
980mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
84 in suburbCafes/Rest.
212 in suburbParks
20Playgrounds
1Pools
191 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
71 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
51 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
791 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachSouth Burnie Beach (1.9 km)
Nearest hospitalNorth West Regional Hospital (3.1 km)
Nearest vet80 m
Nearest airportBurnie/Wynyard (16.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

89

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

19
Gyms
12
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
79
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

86

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

21
Parks
5
Nature reserves
12
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
9
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

87

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
8
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

43

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.53
Per 1,000 residents

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

Declining
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20411,881
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Burnie

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Frequently asked questions about Upper Burnie

How far is Upper Burnie from Hobart CBD?

Upper Burnie is about 233.3 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Upper Burnie?

Upper Burnie has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Upper Burnie?

Upper Burnie has a transport score of 34/100 and 11 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.