Park Grove
TAS 7320 • Rest of TAS
About Park Grove
Park Grove is a residential suburb located about 3 km west of Burnie on the north-west coast of Tasmania, within the City of Burnie local government area. The suburb had a population of 2,385 at the 2016 census and was gazetted as a locality in 1974. Cooee Creek forms much of the western boundary, and the area sits at an elevation of around 120 metres above the Bass Strait coastline.
Primarily a residential area, Park Grove is well-positioned near education facilities including the former University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus. The suburb offers affordable housing in a quiet setting close to Burnie's shops, services, and coastal attractions. Residents enjoy proximity to the beach, local parks, and the scenic north-west Tasmanian landscape, with Cradle Mountain about 90 minutes' drive south.
Park Grove falls under postcode 7320 and is governed by Burnie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Metro Route 60 — Burnie CBD 10 min
- Metro Route 61 — Cooee via Park Grove 15 min
- Redline — Devonport / Launceston 45 min / 3 hr
Commute to Burnie CBD
🛣️ No passenger rail in the region; bus and car are the main transport options
Some local facilities within walking distance but car needed for most shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4 North Terrace
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Van Diemens Crescent
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Marriott Street
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Mooreville Road
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Paraka Street
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Bird Street
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Atkins Drive
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24-26 Futuna Avenue
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4 Johnson Street
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Cnr Roslyn Ave & Mount St
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Fidler Street
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Bass Highway
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Stowport Road
Housing 2021 Census
18 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 66
- 2. Sri Lanka 40
- 3. India 37
- 4. Nepal 28
- 5. China 20
- 6. Malaysia 20
- 7. New Zealand 19
- 8. Iraq 13
- 9. Bangladesh 11
- 10. Scotland 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)