Burnie
Upper Burnie
Upper Burnie at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
1,891
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Upper Burnie.
Upper Burnie (7320) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Upper Burnie has roughly 1,891 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Upper Burnie scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Burnie's population at 1,891, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,891
Median age
42
Family households
53%
Lone person
45%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
1,891
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Burnie.
Local schools for Upper Burnie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
North West Support School
Romaine Park Primary School
Parklands High School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Burnie.
- What is the Upper Burnie postcode?
- Upper Burnie is in the 7320 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Burnie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Upper Burnie?
- There are 14 schools serving Upper Burnie on this page, including North West Support School, Romaine Park Primary School, Parklands High School.
- How walkable is Upper Burnie?
- Upper Burnie has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Upper Burnie?
- Upper Burnie is close to Acton, Brooklyn, Hillcrest, South Burnie, Downlands.
- What is the population of Upper Burnie?
- Upper Burnie has approximately 1,891 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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