Burnie
Downlands
Downlands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
237
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Downlands.
Downlands (7320) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Downlands has roughly 237 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Downlands scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 Downlands's population at 237, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
237
Median age
36
Family households
71%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
237
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Downlands.
Local schools for Downlands
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Government School Catchment
Parklands High School
Romaine Park Primary School
North West Support School
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Frequently asked
About Downlands.
- What is the Downlands postcode?
- Downlands is in the 7320 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Downlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Downlands?
- There are 14 schools serving Downlands on this page, including Parklands High School, Romaine Park Primary School, North West Support School.
- How walkable is Downlands?
- Downlands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Downlands?
- Downlands is close to Upper Burnie, Acton, Shorewell Park, Havenview, Romaine.
- What is the population of Downlands?
- Downlands has approximately 237 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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