Overall score
Stowport
37.6/100
Upper Burnie
54.1/100
Stowport vs Upper Burnie, TAS suburb comparison
Stowport for retirees; Upper Burnie for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StowportUpper Burnie
Crime rate
Stowport
5059.5 / 1k
Upper Burnie
1120.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stowport
1
Upper Burnie
73
Population
Stowport
446
Upper Burnie
1,891
Metric leadStowport 1Upper Burnie 7across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStowport
- Best for familiesUpper 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 | 37.6/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 5059.5 / 1k | 1120.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 73 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Stowport sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Upper Burnie.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Upper Burnie, while Stowport remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.