Burnie
South Burnie
South Burnie at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
348
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about South Burnie.
South Burnie (7320) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
South Burnie has roughly 348 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.
South Burnie scores 4/100 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Burnie's population at 348, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
348
Median age
41
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
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)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
348
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in South Burnie.
Local schools for South Burnie
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Government School Catchment
Romaine Park Primary School
Montello Primary School
Parklands High School
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Frequently asked
About South Burnie.
- What is the South Burnie postcode?
- South Burnie is in the 7320 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in South Burnie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in South Burnie?
- There are 13 schools serving South Burnie on this page, including Romaine Park Primary School, Montello Primary School, Parklands High School.
- How walkable is South Burnie?
- South Burnie has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near South Burnie?
- South Burnie is close to Brooklyn, Emu Heights, Upper Burnie, Wivenhoe, Hillcrest.
- What is the population of South Burnie?
- South Burnie has approximately 348 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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