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What it costs to rent in Acton - Upper Burnie
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Acton - Upper Burnie (7320). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
Median rent
$420
per week · Q1 2026
YoY change
▲+13.9%
vs same quarter last year
Active bonds
25
currently held
New bonds
0
this quarter
Latest Quarter Breakdown · Q1 2026
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SOURCE: NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ Family & Community Services), processed by AreaSearch. Imputed values are flagged. Latest publication:
Population
Acton - Upper Burnie is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Acton - Upper Burnie's population was approximately 3,270 as of May 2021. By June 2025, the population had increased to around 3,371, reflecting a growth of 101 people (3.1%). This increase is inferred from ABS data and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 1,567 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Acton - Upper Burnie's growth rate of 3.1% since the census is close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.2%. Natural growth contributed about 54.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. According to these projections, Acton - Upper Burnie's population is expected to decline by 37 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are projected to grow, with an increase of 47 people anticipated.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Acton - Upper Burnie according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Acton - Upper Burnie has seen minimal construction activity with two new dwellings approved annually on average over the five years from 2016 to 2020, totaling twelve approvals. This low development level reflects its rural nature where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. Note that the small sample size can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.
Acton - Upper Burnie's development levels are substantially lower than those of the Rest of Tas., and they are well below national averages. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of standalone homes, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. With around 850 people per approval, Acton - Upper Burnie shows a mature, established area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures which may benefit potential buyers.
With population projections showing stability or decline, Acton - Upper Burnie should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Acton - Upper Burnie
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Acton - Upper Burnie has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision, Burnie City Centre Urban Plan, Burnie Cultural Precinct Redevelopment, and Marinus Link. The following list details those likely most relevant.
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Marinus Link
Marinus Link is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electricity and fibre-optic interconnector linking Heybridge in north-west Tasmania with Hazelwood in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The total project is planned at 1,500 MW capacity, delivered in two 750 MW stages. Stage 1 comprises 255 km of subsea cable across Bass Strait, a shore crossing at Waratah Bay, a communications station at Sandy Point, 90 km of underground land cable through south Gippsland, and converter stations at each end. Final Investment Decision was reached on 1 August 2025 with federal environmental approval granted on 3 August 2025. In December 2025, Marinus Link Pty Ltd awarded the final major Stage 1 contract, valued at approximately 994 million dollars, to TasVic Greenlink (a joint venture of DT Infrastructure and Samsung C and T Corporation) to build the converter stations and undertake the 90 km of land cable civils across Gippsland. Hitachi Energy is supplying the HVDC voltage source converter stations and Prysmian is supplying the cables. In February 2026, the Australian Energy Regulator approved approximately 3.47 billion dollars in Stage 1 capital expenditure, clearing the path for full construction. Preparatory works on the Waratah Bay and Heybridge shore crossings are commencing in early 2026, with commercial operation targeted for 2030. A separate business case for Stage 2 (a further 750 MW) will be considered by governments during 2026.
Marinus Link Stage 1
Marinus Link Stage 1 is a 750 MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electricity interconnector between Heybridge, Tasmania and Waratah Bay, Victoria. The project includes 255 km of undersea cable across Bass Strait and 90 km of underground cable in Gippsland. Following a Final Investment Decision in August 2025 and the Australian Energy Regulator's final approval of construction costs in February 2026, the project has moved into the construction phase with preparatory works currently underway. It is a critical piece of national energy infrastructure, jointly owned by the Australian, Victorian, and Tasmanian governments, with commissioning expected in 2030.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
North West Transmission Developments
240km of new and upgraded transmission lines and energy infrastructure to increase Tasmania's electricity network capacity. Supporting infrastructure for Marinus Link. The North West Transmission Developments (NWTD) are intended to support Tasmania's renewable energy future. Main construction anticipated to commence in 2026 following final investment decision.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision
A new subdivision in Park Grove to deliver 55 lots of land for new social and affordable housing. Around 85 per cent of the lots will be sold privately, with the remaining lots developed for social and affordable rental housing.
Burnie City Centre Urban Plan
An urban plan to revitalize the city center of Burnie by integrating the city's cultural heritage and modern needs. The plan aims to reinforce Burnie's identity, improve city amenities, promote inclusivity, and enhance pedestrian movement over the next 15-20 years.
Burnie Cultural Precinct Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Burnie Arts and Function Centre to integrate it with the Museum and Art Gallery and civic plaza, creating a new cultural space. The project aims to attract 100,000 visitors per year and boost the local economy.
Employment
Employment drivers in Acton - Upper Burnie are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia
Acton - Upper Burnie has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the past year as of December 2025. There are 1,454 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is 3.8% higher than Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.
Workforce participation is lower at 56.5%, compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.7%. Only 3.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food sectors. Retail trade has a particularly high employment share, at 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 3.0%, compared to 8.4% regionally.
Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 5.6% while labour force increased by 5.6%, with unemployment remaining stable. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced lower growth rates and a slight drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that Acton - Upper Burnie's employment is projected to increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis
Acton - Upper Burnie SA2's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $47,373. The average income stood at $55,421 during the same period. These figures are lower than those for Regional Tas., which were $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 would be approximately $52,560, with average income estimated at $61,490. Census data indicates that incomes in Acton - Upper Burnie fall between the 2nd and 10th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 32.9% of residents (1,109 people) earn between $400 and $799 per week, differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket dominates with 28.5%. With 41.7% earning under $800 per week, income constraints significantly impact local spending patterns in the locality. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Acton - Upper Burnie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Acton - Upper Burnie's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. In Regional Tas., it was 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acton - Upper Burnie was 30.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 40.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $989, below Regional Tas.'s average of $1,274. Median weekly rent in Acton - Upper Burnie was $238, compared to Regional Tas.'s $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.
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Household Composition
Acton - Upper Burnie features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 57.7% of all households, including 19.8% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 42.3%, with lone person households at 40.3% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Tasmanian average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Acton - Upper Burnie faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 10.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.3%) and certificates (31.1%). Educational participation is high at 26.4%, with 11.9% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis of public transport in Acton - Upper Burnie shows that there are currently 20 active transport stops operating. All these stops serve a mix of bus routes totalling 60 individual services. These routes collectively facilitate 5,181 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 198 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily by car at a rate of 95%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, only 3.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 740 trips per day, translating to approximately 259 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Acton - Upper Burnie is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Acton - Upper Burnie faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit notable health condition prevalence.
Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,597 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (12.3%) and asthma (10.7%), while 56.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tasmania. Working-age residents face substantial health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (713 people), lower than the 24.9% in Regional Tasmania. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly similar to those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Acton - Upper Burnie is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Acton-Uralla, as per the 2016 Census, had a low cultural diversity with 91.6% citizens, 90.6% born in Australia, and 96.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 36.8%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Regional Tas's 1.1%.
Top ancestry groups were Australian (37.6%), English (32.7%), and Australian Aboriginal (6.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Acton - Upper Burnie's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Acton - Upper Burnie is 38 years, which is notably lower than Regional Tasmania's average of 45 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Regional Tasmanian average, individuals aged 25-34 are over-represented at 14.4% locally, while those aged 55-64 are under-represented at 10.4%. From the 2021 Census to present, the population aged 85 and above has grown from 2.0% to 3.4%, while the 55-64 age group has declined from 12.5% to 10.4% and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.7% to 11.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts in Acton - Upper Burnie, with the 85+ age cohort projected to increase by 41 people (36%), from 114 to 156. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 56% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.