Tasmania location profile
Romaine TAS 7320
Romaine is a leafy, family-friendly suburb on Burnie’s southern fringe, known for its bushland backdrop, the Romaine Reserve and easy access to city amenities. Homes are largely detached on generous blocks, appealing to first-home buyers and established families seeking quiet, affordable living.
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Why families consider Romaine
Predominantly owner-occupied detached housing with a mix of young families and long-term residents; a quiet, suburban lifestyle with quick commutes to Burnie’s industrial, health and education employers.
Amenities & services
- Upper Burnie Shopping Centre (Woolworths, specialty shops)
- Shorewell Plaza (grocer and services)
- North West Regional Hospital (Park Grove)
- Burnie GP Super Clinic (Park Grove)
- Dining options in Burnie CBD (Wilson St/Mount St)
- Local cafes and takeaways in Upper Burnie
- Libraries Tasmania – Burnie Library (Alexander St, Burnie)
- UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Library (West Park, Burnie)
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail (coach services connect regionally)
- Metro Tasmania bus services via Mount St and West Mooreville Rd to Burnie CBD
- Mount Street (B18) / Ridgley Highway connection
- Old Surrey Road (C102)
- West Mooreville Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Romaine Reserve walking tracks and lake
- Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
- Upper Burnie Sports Centre and nearby ovals
- Burnie Park and West Park precinct (beach, playground)
- Burnie Aquatic Centre
- Burnie Arts & Function Centre
- Romaine Reserve (including Romaine Dam)
- Fern Glade Reserve
- Burnie Park
Education context
Several long day care and family day care options in Romaine/Upper Burnie; infant places can be limited, so early registration is advised.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus (West Park, Burnie)
- TasTAFE – Burnie Campus
- University of Tasmania – Launceston (Newnham) via Bass Hwy