Hillcrest, TAS 7320 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hillcrest is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7320, home to 1,088 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$230 /wk
Population1,088
Median age36
Area0.7 km²
To CBD234 km
LGABurnie

Demographics

Population
1,088
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$1,142 /week
Median personal income
$588 /week
Median family income
$1,413 /week
Average household size
2.2
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
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$953
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Montello Primary School Primary · Government
  • School Of Special Education North West Special · Government
  • Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Burnie Special · Government
  • Burnie Primary School Primary · Government
  • Hellyer College Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Burnie Aquatic Centre, The Boulevard bus · 172 m
  • The Boulevard before Mark St bus · 185 m
  • The Boulevard after Mark St bus · 198 m
  • The Boulevard opp Burnie Aquatic Centre bus · 208 m
  • Bird St after Joyce St bus · 322 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 21 cafés
  • 41 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 56 parks and reserves
  • 28 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 53 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 69.3% of the 573 resolvable premises in Hillcrest. 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: 30.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 69.3%

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 Hillcrest?

Hillcrest (TAS 7320) had 1,088 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 Hillcrest?

The median advertised rent in Hillcrest is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hillcrest?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hillcrest covering government sectors. Nearest include: Montello Primary School (0.4 km), School Of Special Education North West (1.1 km), Early Childhood Intervention Service - Tasmania Burnie (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hillcrest?

Hillcrest is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hillcrest?

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 Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest?

68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hillcrest centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 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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