Burnie vs Upper Burnie, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Burnie | Upper Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.0/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBurnie
- Best for familiesBurnie
- Best for investmentUpper Burnie
- Best for best valueUpper Burnie
- Best for best schoolsBurnie
Comparison summary
Burnie and Upper Burnie offer different strengths across official suburb data. Burnie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Burnie; Housing (desirability) favours Upper Burnie; Public transport stops favours Upper Burnie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Burnie, Families → Burnie, Investment → Upper Burnie, Best value → Upper Burnie.