Burnie

The area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most similar areas, at 7.4%. It is an older community than the national average, with 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over and very few children under 15.

Born overseas, 18.8% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the state figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Indian and Nepali births are also represented.

The community is linguistically diverse, with 11.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the Tasmanian average, and Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common second languages.

A majority of residents—54.7%—report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity follows at 32.5%, while Hinduism is present for 4.3% of the population.

Education levels are high, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, a result higher than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,064. While 10.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, many households earn under $650 weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 33.3% of people live with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 11.8% of residents, which is much higher than in most areas.

Volunteerism is very strong, with 24.1% of people volunteering, well above both the state and national figures. However, there are far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 11.8% speaking a traditional language—far above the state average. While household incomes are much lower than most areas, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Living alone is very common, with 48.9% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why the typical home is small, usually housing only 1.8 people.

Renters dominate the market, making up 50.6% of households, which is far above the state and national averages. Detached houses are less common here, and three-bedroom homes are far rarer than across Tasmania.

Public transport infrastructure is extensive, with a high number of stops and frequent departures. Despite this, 14.6% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The population is highly mobile, with 54.0% of residents moving in the last five years. This is driven by a huge influx of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 39.2% of the community.

The local workforce is concentrated in healthcare, social assistance, and hospitality. Unemployment is 7.6%, which is a little above the state and national rates.

Burnie is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. This makes it far more walkable than most of Tasmania.