Overall score
Burnie
61.2/100
Upper Burnie
52.5/100
Burnie vs Upper Burnie, TAS Suburb Comparison
Burnie for retirees and families; Upper Burnie for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurnieUpper Burnie
Crime rate
Burnie
50.0 / 1k
Upper Burnie
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnie
593
Upper Burnie
73
Population
Burnie
693
Upper Burnie
1,891
Metric leadBurnie 4Upper Burnie 53 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 investmentUpper Burnie
- Best for best valueUpper Burnie
- 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 | Upper Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 80.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 14 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 593 | 73 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| Population | 693 | 1,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Upper Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Burnie pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Upper Burnie is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Burnie if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Upper Burnie for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.