Overall score
Park Grove
54.7/100
Upper Burnie
54.1/100
Park Grove vs Upper Burnie, TAS suburb comparison
Park Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Park GroveUpper Burnie
Crime rate
Park Grove
815.6 / 1k
Upper Burnie
1120.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Park Grove
56
Upper Burnie
73
Population
Park Grove
2,613
Upper Burnie
1,891
Metric leadPark Grove 5Upper Burnie 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPark Grove
- Best for familiesPark Grove
- Best for beach lifestylePark Grove
- Best for investmentPark Grove
- Best for best valuePark Grove
- Best for best schoolsPark Grove
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 | Park Grove | Upper Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 87.4/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 815.6 / 1k | 1120.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 14 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 73 |
| Population | 2,613 | 1,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Park Grove is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Upper Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Park Grove is shaped by the coast, Upper Burnie offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Park Grove pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Upper Burnie is the better pick for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Park Grove sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Upper Burnie.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Park Grove, while Upper Burnie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.