Overall score
Burnie
56.7/100
Upper Burnie
54.1/100
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
3422.6 / 1k
Upper Burnie
1120.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnie
587
Upper Burnie
73
Population
Burnie
693
Upper Burnie
1,891
Metric leadBurnie 4Upper Burnie 51 tiedacross 10 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 | 56.7/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.0/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 3422.6 / 1k | 1120.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 14 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 587 | 73 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Burnie is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Burnie if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Upper Burnie for investors and value-focused buyers.