Overall score
Acton
45.4/100
Burnie
56.7/100
Acton vs Burnie, TAS suburb comparison
Acton for investment and value; Burnie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ActonBurnie
Crime rate
Acton
1511.3 / 1k
Burnie
3422.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acton
21
Burnie
587
Population
Acton
1,377
Burnie
693
Metric leadActon 5Burnie 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Acton is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Acton tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Burnie stands out for schools and education options and walkability.
Acton suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Burnie is the stronger match for retirees and families.