Upper Burnie
TAS 7320 · Burnie
1,891 (2021) → 1,903 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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)
- North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 938
- North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 0.6km
- Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 873
- Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 885
- Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 885
- Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 866
- Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 984
- Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 938
- Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1024
- Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1006
- Leighland Christian School - Burnie CampusPrimary · Independent · 3km
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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 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.