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Wivenhoe

TAS 7320 · Burnie

235 (2021)223 est. (2025) · Declining

44
Overall score

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

235
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
27
Transport score

Wivenhoe is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7320, about 232km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Wivenhoe are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 27/100, and is right by the coast. Wivenhoe has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

232.0 km
To Hobart CBD
580 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

235
Population
40
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,023
vs NSW median-44.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$55,239/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -7%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7320 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher12.4%
Born in Australia72.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse77 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (2.13%), Thailand (1.7%)

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

14
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Leighland Christian School - Burnie CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 866
  • Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 885
  • Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 873
  • Montello Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 885
  • North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 938
  • Indie School - Devonport (Burnie Campus)Secondary · Independent · 3.2km
  • North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 3.2km
  • Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 984
  • Stella Maris Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1024
  • Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 938
  • Marist Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1006
  • Burnie High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 951

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

27
4Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate9.3% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.5%
Retail Trade
12.7%
Accommodation & Food Services
9.3%
Education & Training
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.1%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

31 in suburbSupermarkets
32 in suburbCafes/Rest.
40 in suburbParks
4Playgrounds
0Pools
41 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
193 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachWivenhoe Beach (700 m)
Nearest hospitalNorth West Regional Hospital (5.1 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportBurnie/Wynyard (18.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Entertainment Scene

No data

Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

5
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km5
In this suburb1

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

Declining
Annual growth rate-1.30%
Projected population 2041234
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Wivenhoe

How far is Wivenhoe from Hobart CBD?

Wivenhoe is about 232.0 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Wivenhoe?

Wivenhoe has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wivenhoe?

Wivenhoe has a transport score of 27/100 and 4 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.