Downlands, TAS 7320 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Downlands is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7320, home to 237 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Burnie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 234 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$315 /wk
Population237
Median age36
Area0.42 km²
To CBD234 km
LGABurnie

Demographics

Population
237
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$1,458 /week
Median personal income
$725 /week
Median family income
$1,542 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Burnie
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Braddon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$315 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Parklands High School Secondary · Government
  • Romaine Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Burnie Special · Government
  • School Of Special Education North West Special · Government
  • Havenview Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 42 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Mount St opp Singline Av bus · 202 m
  • Mount St at Singline Av bus · 207 m
  • Three Mile Line Rd at Neil Ct bus · 545 m
  • Three Mile Line Rd at Greenacre St bus · 556 m
  • Three Mile Line Rd before Mussen Cl bus · 589 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 4 restaurants
  • 42 parks and reserves
  • 7 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 24 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 77.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 67.2% of the 128 resolvable premises in Downlands. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 32.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 67.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,313 across the Burnie LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 960 other offences, 341 violent offences, 31 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Burnie — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Downlands?

Downlands (TAS 7320) had 237 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Burnie local government area.

What is the median rent in Downlands?

The median advertised rent in Downlands is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Downlands?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Downlands covering government sectors. Nearest include: Parklands High School (0.9 km), Romaine Park Primary School (1.1 km), Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Burnie (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Downlands?

Downlands is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Downlands?

Across Burnie LGA, 1,313 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (960), violent (341), break-ins (31). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Downlands?

In Downlands, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (77.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Downlands?

42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Downlands centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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