Burnie
Penguin
Penguin at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
4,132
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Penguin.
Penguin (7316) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Penguin has roughly 4,132 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Penguin scores 22/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Penguin's population at 4,132, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,132
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
4,132
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penguin.
Local schools for Penguin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penguin District School
West Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Penguin.
- What is the Penguin postcode?
- Penguin is in the 7316 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Penguin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Penguin?
- There are 5 schools serving Penguin on this page, including North West Christian School, Penguin District School, West Ulverstone Primary School.
- How walkable is Penguin?
- Penguin has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Penguin?
- Penguin is close to Preservation Bay, Sulphur Creek, West Ulverstone, Howth, West Pine.
- What is the population of Penguin?
- Penguin has approximately 4,132 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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