Burnie
Sulphur Creek
Sulphur Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
707
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Sulphur Creek.
Sulphur Creek (7316) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Sulphur Creek has roughly 707 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sulphur Creek 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sulphur Creek's population at 707, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
707
Median age
44
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
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)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
707
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sulphur Creek.
Local schools for Sulphur Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penguin District School
Havenview Primary School
Non-Government Schools
North West Christian School
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Frequently asked
About Sulphur Creek.
- What is the Sulphur Creek postcode?
- Sulphur Creek is in the 7316 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Sulphur Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Sulphur Creek?
- There are 3 schools serving Sulphur Creek on this page, including Penguin District School, North West Christian School, Havenview Primary School.
- How walkable is Sulphur Creek?
- Sulphur Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Sulphur Creek?
- Sulphur Creek is close to Howth, Preservation Bay, Heybridge, Cuprona, Penguin.
- What is the population of Sulphur Creek?
- Sulphur Creek has approximately 707 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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