Burnie
Acton
Acton at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
17.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Acton.
Acton (7320) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Acton has roughly 17,138 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Acton scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Acton's population at 17,138, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
17,138
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,138
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Acton.
Local schools for Acton
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Government School Catchment
North West Support School
Romaine Park Primary School
Parklands High School
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Frequently asked
About Acton.
- What is the Acton postcode?
- Acton is in the 7320 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Acton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Acton?
- There are 14 schools serving Acton on this page, including North West Support School, Romaine Park Primary School, Parklands High School.
- How walkable is Acton?
- Acton has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Acton?
- Acton is close to Upper Burnie, Hillcrest, Brooklyn, Montello, Downlands.
- What is the population of Acton?
- Acton has approximately 17,138 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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