Overall score
Burnie
61.2/100
Ulverstone
44.1/100
Burnie vs Ulverstone, TAS Suburb Comparison
Burnie for retirees and families; Ulverstone for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurnieUlverstone
Crime rate
Burnie
50.0 / 1k
Ulverstone
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnie
593
Ulverstone
18
Population
Burnie
693
Ulverstone
6,653
Metric leadBurnie 5Ulverstone 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBurnie
- Best for familiesBurnie
- Best for investmentUlverstone
- Best for best valueUlverstone
- Best for best schoolsBurnie
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.
| Category | Burnie | Ulverstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 82.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 11 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 593 | 18 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Population | 693 | 6,653 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Ulverstone is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Burnie is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Ulverstone answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Burnie the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ulverstone.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.