Question 1

Is South Burnie a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

South Burnie is a coastal suburb of Burnie with a straightforward working character close to the town’s waterfront. The streets are mostly modest single-storey homes with a handful of unit developments, and nearby light industrial areas and community facilities provide local employment. Residents have easy access to beaches, coastal walks and neighbourhood parks, while everyday shops and schools are within easy reach. Road connections and local bus services link the suburb to Burnie and surrounding towns, making it a practical choice for families, tradespeople and retirees seeking a seaside lifestyle without the tourist bustle.

It is a small community of 348 people, with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $1,125 a week. Homes are mostly owner-occupied (about 71%) while around 29% rent. A major state-funded upgrade is under way at the South Burnie Bowls Club and Community Complex, and foreshore works including a redeveloped boat ramp, the Coastal Pathway, an upgraded playground and improved Esplanade facilities add to local amenity.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in South Burnie?

Accepted Answer

For someone renting a house in South Burnie, a typical house rent of $450 a week would take about 40% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. That is a large share of income, so renting a house would use a substantial portion of a typical local household's income at the last Census. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own 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 South Burnie a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in South Burnie jumped 13.9% over the past 12 months, a strong rise. House values also increased, up 9.6% over the year, a solid gain. Taken together, the rent a house earns rose faster than its price did this year, so rental income has been the stronger performer on the houses side. Which of those outcomes matters most to you depends on your own goals 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	1	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$450	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	13.9%	N/A

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