Tasmania location profile
Park Grove TAS 7320
Leafy, established residential suburb in Burnie with a quiet, family-friendly feel and elevated streets. Close to major health, education and shopping hubs, offering convenience without the bustle of the CBD.
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Why families consider Park Grove
Mixed demographic of families, health workers and students due to proximity to the hospital and tertiary campuses. Housing is largely mid‑century brick homes with some newer builds, on generous blocks and tree-lined streets.
Amenities & services
- Upper Burnie Shopping Centre (Woolworths, specialty stores)
- Burnie Plaza and CBD retail/dining precinct
- Shorewell Plaza (nearby)
- North West Regional Hospital (public)
- North West Private Hospital (co‑located)
- GP clinics and pharmacies in Burnie/Upper Burnie
- Cafes and takeaway options along Mount Street and in Burnie CBD
- Burnie Library (Libraries Tasmania), 30 Alexander St, Burnie
- UTAS Library – Cradle Coast/West Park campus, Burnie
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail stations (Tasmania has no suburban passenger rail)
- Metro Tasmania bus services via Mooreville Rd, Brickport Rd and Mount St linking to Burnie CBD, Upper Burnie, Shorewell and Cooee
- Bass Highway (A2) access via Mount St
- Mooreville Road (B18) and Brickport Road as primary local connectors
Lifestyle & recreation
- Hellyer College ovals and school courts
- West Park Oval (AFL/athletics) nearby
- Burnie Aquatic Centre and waterfront playground
- Burnie Arts & Function Centre (events, performances)
- Burnie Park (nearby, gardens and playgrounds)
- Romaine Park & Reserve
- View Road Reserve
- Shorewell Creek Reserve
- Fern Glade Reserve (river walks)
Education context
Good access to long day care and early learning in Park Grove/Upper Burnie/Shorewell, with moderate demand during peak periods; family day care options also available.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast (West Park) campus, Burnie
- UTAS Rural Clinical School (adjacent to North West Regional Hospital, Park Grove)
- TasTAFE Burnie Campus, Mooreville Rd