Burnie vs Penguin, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burnie | Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.0/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 24 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 587 | 18 |
| Population | 693 | 4,132 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Burnie and Penguin offer different strengths across official suburb data. Penguin leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Burnie; Housing (desirability) favours Penguin; Parks & reserves favours Penguin. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Burnie, Families → Burnie, Investment → Penguin, Best value → Penguin.