Upper Burnie (Tas.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region and fresh locations confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Upper Burnie is calculated to have approximately 1,959 residents around May 2026. This represents a rise of 68 individuals (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,891 people. This variation is derived from the resident population of 1,959, computed by Districts following analysis of the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) along with 24 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 1,646 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical figure recorded across national sites analyzed by Districts. The 3.6% growth rate in the suburb of Upper Burnie since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area (3.2%), positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population increases in this locality were chiefly driven by natural increase, which made up roughly 62.0% of the overall demographic gains during recent times.

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The suburb of Upper Burnie possesses a diverse workforce distributed between professional and manual roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 8.0%, and a estimated rise in jobs of 2.6% over the prior year, based on Districts calculations of regional data. In March 2026820 residents were employed, while the jobless rate was 4.0% higher than the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, indicating potential for betterment, and labor participation was below average (54.9% compared to 58.8% in Regional Tas.). Census figures show that a minor 4.2% of residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Upper Burnie is $43,336, while the average is $52,659. These figures sit below the national average and compare with a median of $49,689 and average of $59,358 in Regional Tas. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $48,081 for the median and $58,425 for the average as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Upper Burnie all rank between the 1st and 8th percentiles nationally. Income data shows that 34.5% of the population (675 individuals) earn in the $400 - 799 bracket, differing from the wider region where the - category is most common at . The economic profile points to widespread financial challenges, with of households living on modest weekly budgets of under . Housing affordability pressures are intense, leaving just of income after housing costs, which ranks in the rd percentile.

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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Upper Burnie at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.9% houses and 19.1% alternative dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings in Regional Tas. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in the suburb of Upper Burnie was lower than the Regional Tas. rate, standing at 33.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (25.9%) or occupied by renters (40.7%). The median monthly mortgage cost locally was significantly below the Regional Tas. average at $1,057, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $230, compared to $1,274 and $250 respectively in Regional Tas. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Upper Burnie are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Families represent the majority of households at 52.9%, consisting of 17.5% couples with offspring, 23.0% couples without offspring, and 11.6% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 47.1%, with single-person households making up 45.0% and group households representing 2.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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The locality experiences hurdles in education, with tertiary qualification rates (12.5% of residents) sitting well below the nationwide figure of 30.4%. This represents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational investments. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 37.2% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.9%) and certificates (30.3%).

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Public transit assessment indicates 13 operational transit stops within the suburb of Upper Burnie, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 36 distinct routes, which together service 3,217 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is classified as good, with residents generally residing 200 meters from their closest stop. Being a largely residential suburb, most employed residents travel outside the area for work, and private vehicles remain the dominant choice of transport at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per home, which is lower than the regional norm. A relatively small 4.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; this could reflect pandemic-related conditions).

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Significant health concerns are apparent across the suburb of Upper Burnie, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates, with several medical conditions exerting substantial pressure on both younger and older cohorts, while the rate of private health insurance is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~941 people). The national average stands at 55.7%.

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The suburb of Upper Burnie displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 89.8% of residents holding citizenship, 88.4% born within Australia, and 94.7% using only English at home. The main religious affiliation in the suburb of Upper Burnie is Christianity, representing 42.0% of the population. However, the most pronounced disproportionate representation is found in Hinduism, which accounts for 1.2% of the local population, compared to 1.1% across Regional Tas..

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The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Upper Burnie is slightly below the Regional Tas. figure of 45, but sits well above the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional Tas., the suburb of Upper Burnie has a higher proportion of residents aged 85+ (4.4%) but a lower share of people aged 55 - 64 (11.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 85+ has increased from 3.1% to 4.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 13.5% to 11.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 11.9% to 10.7%. By 2041, the suburb of Upper Burnie is expected to undergo major shifts in its age structure. Leading this change, the + cohort is projected to expand by ( people), growing from to . Demographic aging is set to persist, with individuals aged and over accounting for of the projected growth. On the other hand, the cohorts aged to and to will contract in size.

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Upper Burnie currently has an estimated 119 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 73 children aged 0-2 and 48 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 19% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 117 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 173. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.