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Upper Burnie

TAS 7320 • Rest of TAS

1,891
Population (2021)
$29,744
Median Income
1.19 km²
Area
$230/wk
Median Rent
RegionalAffordableFamily-FriendlyScenicQuiet

About Upper Burnie

Upper Burnie is a residential suburb located about 3 kilometres south of the Burnie CBD on Tasmania's north-west coast. With a population of approximately 1,890, it sits at an elevation of around 124 metres, offering views over the city and Bass Strait. The suburb is part of the City of Burnie local government area and has a quiet, established residential character.

Upper Burnie provides a peaceful living environment with easy access to Burnie's shops, services, and the waterfront precinct. The suburb features parks and is close to Burnie High School and the Burnie campus of the University of Tasmania. It suits families and retirees looking for affordable, low-key living in one of Tasmania's key regional centres, with proximity to the Cradle Mountain hinterland and the scenic north-west coastline.

Upper Burnie falls under postcode 7320 and is governed by Burnie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Montgomery) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7320
Urban Area
Burnie
LGA / Council
Burnie
Federal Electorate
Braddon
State Electorate
Braddon (Montgomery)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.07°, 145.90°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
1.19 km²
Elevation
124m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 60 — Burnie CBD via Mount Street 8 mins
  • Route 61 — Burnie to Shorewell Park 10 mins

Commute to Burnie CBD

Distance
3 km
By Bus
8-10 mins
By Car (Peak)
5-8 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 mins

🛣️ No passenger rail; Burnie is a compact city so commutes are short by car or bus

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain makes walking less practical; some local amenities within reach but most require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    230 Mount Street Upper Burnie 7320 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$230
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,057
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
11.9%

99 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,821
Census 2021
1,891
▲ 3.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,844
Income 2021
$29,744
▲ 15.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,552
Born Overseas 204

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 42
  • 2. New Zealand 28
  • 3. India 15
  • 4. Nepal 15
  • 5. Netherlands 12
  • 6. Hong Kong 10
  • 7. Fiji 9
  • 8. Philippines 8
  • 9. United States 7
  • 10. Germany 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 833
English 810
Irish 173
Scottish 150
Australian Aboriginal 148
German 54
Dutch 26
Chinese 20
Indian 17
Filipino 16

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,354
Both parents born in Australia
248
Both parents born overseas
150
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.1%
Christianity
37.8%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
101 (5.3%)
5-14 years
225 (11.9%)
15-19 years
106 (5.6%)
20-24 years
110 (5.8%)
25-34 years
228 (12.1%)
35-44 years
227 (12.0%)
45-54 years
183 (9.7%)
55-64 years
256 (13.5%)
65-74 years
231 (12.2%)
75-84 years
173 (9.1%)
85+ years
58 (3.1%)

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