Overall score
Stowport
43.8/100
Upper Burnie
52.5/100
Stowport vs Upper Burnie, TAS Suburb Comparison
Upper Burnie for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StowportUpper Burnie
Crime rate
Stowport
50.0 / 1k
Upper Burnie
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stowport
3
Upper Burnie
73
Population
Stowport
446
Upper Burnie
1,891
Metric leadStowport 2Upper Burnie 62 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 retireesUpper Burnie
- Best for investmentUpper Burnie
- Best for best valueUpper Burnie
- Best for best schoolsUpper Burnie
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 | Stowport | Upper Burnie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.2/100 | 80.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 73 |
| Green cover | 29.4% | 9.2% |
| Population | 446 | 1,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Stowport is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Upper Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Stowport tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Upper Burnie stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Stowport sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Upper Burnie.
Stowport suits retirees more clearly, whereas Upper Burnie is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.