Overall score
Burnie
56.7/100
Park Grove
54.7/100
Park Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burnie
56.7/100
Park Grove
54.7/100
Crime rate
Burnie
3422.6 / 1k
Park Grove
815.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnie
587
Park Grove
56
Population
Burnie
693
Park Grove
2,613
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Burnie | Park Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.7/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.0/100 | 87.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 3422.6 / 1k | 815.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 11 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 587 | 56 |
| Population | 693 | 2,613 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Park Grove is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Park Grove leans into coastal living, while Burnie feels more inland and suburban in character.
Burnie tends to lead on schools and education options and walkability, while Park Grove stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Burnie sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Park Grove.
Choose Burnie if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Park Grove for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.