Parklands 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 | Parklands | Upper Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 14 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 73 |
| Population | 865 | 1,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesParklands
- Best for familiesParklands
- Best for beach lifestyleParklands
- Best for investmentUpper Burnie
- Best for best valueUpper Burnie
- Best for best schoolsUpper Burnie
Comparison summary
Parklands (Tas.) and Upper Burnie offer different strengths across official suburb data. Upper Burnie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Upper Burnie; Housing (desirability) favours Upper Burnie; Parks & reserves favours Upper Burnie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Parklands (Tas.), Families → Parklands (Tas.), Beach lifestyle → Parklands (Tas.), Investment → Upper Burnie.