Question 1

Is Acton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Acton is an inner Burnie suburb close to the city centre and harbour with a practical, lived-in feel. Housing is mostly modest mid-century timber and brick on compact blocks, alongside some units and newer infill, and it suits people who want straightforward access to local shops, parks and community facilities while staying near the waterfront and coastal walking routes. Many residents are working families, tradespeople and retirees who value proximity to industry, services and Burnie's commercial precinct.

The community is weighted towards couples, who make up 71.6% of families, and Acton is home to 1,377 people with a median age of 35. Around 60.5% of homes are owner-occupied while about 39.5% are rented. Local everyday life centres on the Acton Recreation Ground, home to the Acton Cricket Club and the Burnie Softball Association, and Metro Tasmania bus routes including 192, 194 and 195 link the suburb to the Burnie city centre. There are no significant new infrastructure or public-works projects noted.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Acton?

Accepted Answer

On the figures, housing in Acton, TAS looks stretched against what a typical local household earned at the last Census. A house rent of $440 a week would take about 40% of a typical local household's weekly income of $1,100 at the last Census, which is a large share. The median house price of $512,798 works out to roughly 9.0 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (1100 × 52 = $57,200), placing buying well above local incomes.

If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant number; if you're looking to buy, the price multiple is the key figure to consider. Whether these levels feel expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Acton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values climbed a strong 30.8% over the last 12 months, and the rent those houses earn rose a strong 10.6% over the same period. In Acton that means the houses side delivered both noticeable capital growth and higher rental income through the year, with capital growth the larger of the two movements. Whether that balance suits you depends on your objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$513K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	30.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	16	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	20	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$440	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.6%	N/A

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