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Hillcrest suburb profile

Hillcrest is a residential suburb of Burnie on Tasmania's north-west coast, known for its established, low-rise housing and quiet, tree-lined streets. It tends to attract families and long-term residents who want a suburban base with easy access to Burnie's shops, health services and sporting facilities. The suburb sits above the town and offers straightforward connections to the coastal shoreline around Emu Bay and the wider regional road network, while local parks and community spaces provide everyday recreation. Hillcrest is practical rather than commercial, offering a calm neighbourhood feel within reach of the amenities of the Burnie centre.

Hillcrest property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Hillcrest has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 16.4% over the last 12 months.

There were 4 houses sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 21 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Hillcrest saw house rents average $445 over the last 12 months, up sharply 11.2% over the same period.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
16.4%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
4N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
21N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$445N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.3%N/A

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Hillcrest demographics

The community has 1,088 residents and a median age of 36. The typical household earns $1,142 a week, roughly $59,400 a year.

Household composition is dominated by couple families: 34.6% are couples with children and 34.2% are couples without children, a combined 68.8%. One-parent families make up 28.9% of households and other families 2.3%.

Homes in Hillcrest are mostly owner-occupied: 26.4% are owned outright and 32.2% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 58.6%, while 41.4% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Hillcrest

Some popular suburbs near Hillcrest include:

  • Montello: Coastal suburb with residential streets and sea views over Bass Strait.
  • Acton: Established suburb near Burnie's city centre, beside the Emu River.
  • Park Grove: Tree-lined suburb with community parks and sporting fields.
  • Upper Burnie: Elevated, mixed residential area that rises into bushland and quiet streets.
  • Brooklyn: Small, established suburb in Burnie's urban area with sheltered residential streets.

How does Hillcrest compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Hillcrest’s median house price is 6.0% higher than Acton’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Montello have risen 2.6% more than in Hillcrest over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Hillcrest are selling 32.3% faster than in Park Grove.

Choose the right real estate agents in Hillcrest

In Hillcrest ,9 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 66.7% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.63% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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