Burnie

Hillcrest

TAS7320

Hillcrest at a glance

Walk score

40

Car dependent

Population

17.1k

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Hillcrest.

Hillcrest (7320) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.

Hillcrest 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.

Hillcrest scores 40/100 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 Hillcrest'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

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$204/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

17,138

Median age: 40

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

40

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

60

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hillcrest.

Local schools for Hillcrest

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Government School Catchment

Montello Primary School

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North West Support School

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Burnie Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Hillcrest.

What is the Hillcrest postcode?
Hillcrest is in the 7320 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
What is the average rent in Hillcrest?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
What schools are in Hillcrest?
There are 14 schools serving Hillcrest on this page, including Montello Primary School, North West Support School, Burnie Primary School.
How walkable is Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 60.
What suburbs are near Hillcrest?
Hillcrest is close to Acton, Montello, Upper Burnie, Brooklyn, Burnie.
What is the population of Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has approximately 17,138 residents. The median age is 40.

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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