Hillcrest vs Burnie
Burnie scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnie (941) sits above Hillcrest (939).
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Hillcrest and Burnie side by side
| Measure | Hillcrest | Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $240/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $204/wk | $240/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 941 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 60 |
| Population | – | 693 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 922 mm | 922 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 21.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Burnie edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 939).
Hillcrest vs Burnie: common questions
Does Hillcrest or Burnie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnie scores 941 vs 939 in Hillcrest. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hillcrest or Burnie?
Burnie scores 100/100 on walkability vs 40/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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