Tasmania location profile
Montello TAS 7320
Montello is a hilly, established residential suburb of Burnie, offering quick access to the city centre and coastline. It appeals to first-home buyers and families seeking affordable homes near schools, parks, and everyday services.
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Why families consider Montello
Predominantly working families and long-term residents in older brick and weatherboard homes, with a growing cohort of first-home buyers attracted by value and convenience. Day-to-day life centers on nearby schools, local shops, and short commutes into Burnie’s CBD and industrial precincts.
Amenities & services
- Upper Burnie Shopping Centre (Woolworths, specialty stores)
- Burnie Plaza and CBD retail precinct
- North West Regional Hospital (nearby in Park Grove)
- GP clinics and pharmacies in Burnie/Upper Burnie
- Cafes and restaurants in Burnie CBD
- Montello Primary School
- Burnie Library (Libraries Tasmania), Alexander Street, Burnie
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail services
- Metro Tasmania buses linking Montello with Burnie CBD, Upper Burnie, Shorewell Park and surrounds
- Bass Highway (A2) access via Mount Street (B18)
- Local connectors: Montello Street, West Mooreville Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Montello sports grounds (soccer/club facilities)
- West Park Oval and Burnie Aquatic facilities (nearby on the foreshore)
- Burnie Arts (Arts & Function Centre) in the CBD
- Metro Cinemas Burnie
- Foreshore walking and cycling paths along Emu Bay
- Burnie Park
- Romaine Parklands
- Fernglade Reserve (Emu River)
- Emu Bay foreshore lawns and open space
Education context
Multiple long day care and family day care options in Burnie/Upper Burnie with generally good availability; infant places may require joining a waitlist.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus (West Park precinct, Burnie)
- TasTAFE Burnie Campus (Burnie)