Burnie
Howth
Howth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Howth.
Howth (7316) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Howth has roughly 61 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Howth 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howth's population at 61, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
61
Median age
52
Family households
100%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$153/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
61
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Howth.
Local schools for Howth
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Government School Catchment
Penguin District School
Havenview Primary School
Parklands High School
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Frequently asked
About Howth.
- What is the Howth postcode?
- Howth is in the 7316 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Howth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $153.
- What schools are in Howth?
- There are 7 schools serving Howth on this page, including Penguin District School, North West Christian School, Havenview Primary School.
- How walkable is Howth?
- Howth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Howth?
- Howth is close to Sulphur Creek, Heybridge, Preservation Bay, Cuprona, Chasm Creek.
- What is the population of Howth?
- Howth has approximately 61 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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