Overall score
Parklands
47.3/100
Upper Burnie
54.1/100
Parklands vs Upper Burnie, TAS suburb comparison
Parklands 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
ParklandsUpper Burnie
Crime rate
Parklands
2475.9 / 1k
Upper Burnie
1120.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Parklands
75
Upper Burnie
73
Population
Parklands
865
Upper Burnie
1,891
Metric leadParklands 2Upper Burnie 8across 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 retireesParklands
- Best for familiesParklands
- Best for beach lifestyleParklands
- Best for investmentUpper Burnie
- Best for best valueUpper Burnie
- Best for best schoolsParklands
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 | Parklands | Upper Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 2475.9 / 1k | 1120.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| 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 |
Comparison summary
Parklands is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone, while Upper Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Parklands is shaped by the coast, Upper Burnie offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Parklands is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Upper Burnie answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Parklands sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Upper Burnie.
Parklands suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Upper Burnie is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.