Tasmania · Postcode 7320
Burnie postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 235 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Burnie at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Burnie vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Burnie | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,064 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Burnie (7320) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 235 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Burnie - Ulverstone statistical area. It is administered by Burnie.
According to the 2021 Census, Burnie has a population of 693 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,064, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 51 (7.4% of residents).
Housing in Burnie includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 352 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Rental properties account for 51.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burnie scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Burnie include Marist Regional College and Stella Maris Catholic School.
Burnie is part of the Burnie - Ulverstone statistical area in Tasmania.
Burnie details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7320 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 693 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,064/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $710/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 516/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 352 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 51 (7.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.0528583 |
| Longitude | 145.9052168 |
| Distance from Hobart | 235 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Burnie |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
| State Electorate | Braddon (Murchison) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 75 (10.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 74 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 205 (29.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 171 (24.7%) |
| 65+ years | 158 (22.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 81 (11.7%) |
| Asthma | 59 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 35 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 34 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 25 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 51 (14.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 192 (55.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 71 (20.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 31 (9.0%) |
Schools in Burnie
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Burnie. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Burnie
Same Postcode (7320)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.