Park Grove
With 96.5% of dwellings being separate houses, Park Grove stands among Tasmania's most house-dominant suburbs, yet its population of 2,613 fits into just 2.18 square kilometres, producing a density of 1,197 residents per km2. The household income sits at the 62.1st percentile nationally, above the state majority, and residents carry low financial stress: mortgage costs run at 18.3% of income and rent at 17.0%, both well below the 30% stress threshold. The suburb leans Anglo-Celtic in ancestry, with English heritage the most common, and 41.4% of dwellings are owned outright, signalling an established owner base with minimal debt.
Population
2,613
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,766/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median house price data is not available for Park Grove in the current dataset, but median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,400 indicate a price point well below the national average, consistent with Tasmania's more affordable housing market. The ownership profile is strong: 41.4% of homes are owned outright and 37.7% carry a mortgage, compared to a rental share of just 20.9%. Housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 96.5%, with 48.3% of dwellings having three bedrooms and 36.5% having four or more bedrooms. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.3% is below national stress levels, meaning buyers on average local wages can service loans comfortably. This makes Park Grove a practical entry point for buyers seeking detached housing in a stable, low-debt community.
For Buyers
Median house price data is not available for Park Grove in the current dataset, but median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,400 indicate a price point well below the national average, consistent with Tasmania's more affordable housing market. The ownership profile is strong: 41.4% of homes are owned outright and 37.7% carry a mortgage, compared to a rental share of just 20.9%. Housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 96.5%, with 48.3% of dwellings having three bedrooms and 36.5% having four or more bedrooms. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.3% is below national stress levels, meaning buyers on average local wages can service loans comfortably. This makes Park Grove a practical entry point for buyers seeking detached housing in a stable, low-debt community.
For Investors
Park Grove's vacancy rate of 6.6% is elevated relative to the 3-4% equilibrium range, meaning rental demand is softer than the state average and investors should anticipate longer letting periods. Weekly rent of $300 reflects an affordable market where yields depend on a low purchase price base. The renter share of 20.9% is below the national average, indicating the suburb skews toward owner-occupiers. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, which limits near-term supply pressure but also signals limited new housing creation. Turnover sits at 25.9%, with 74.1% of residents staying put, which means the investment case rests on steady capital appreciation rather than rental churn or new-supply uplift.
Schools in Park Grove iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Burnie Primary School
K-6 · 330 students
Demographics
Park Grove has a median age of 39, one year below the national figure, placing it slightly younger than the national average. University qualifications reach 31.8% of residents, which is 1.7 percentage points above the national figure, a modest edge that points to a professionally inclined workforce. Overseas-born residents make up 15.2%, which is 6.4 points below the national rate, reflecting a locally born population. English ancestry dominates at 1,187 residents, followed by Irish (274) and Scottish (257). Average household size of 2.5 matches the national figure exactly. Couples with children account for 962 families, and couples without children number 599, a family-oriented composition consistent with the suburb's high share of 3-plus bedroom houses.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.5%
Houses
3.5%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing market is almost entirely separate houses at 96.5%, with semi-detached dwellings making up the remaining 3.5% and no apartment stock recorded. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 48.3%, followed by four-plus bedrooms at 36.5% and two-bedroom homes at 14.0%. Tenure is skewed toward ownership: 41.4% own outright and 37.7% hold a mortgage, while only 20.9% rent, well below the national rental average. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,400, which is modest compared to most mainland capitals. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.3% and rent-to-income of 17.0% are both comfortable, placing Park Grove among lower-stress housing markets nationally. This ownership-first character suggests a stable, long-term resident base.
Mortgage / mo
$1,400
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$830
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
70
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.6%
Couples, no children
2,097
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 30.1% of the workforce (260 workers), nearly double the next largest sector, Education at 14.5% (125 workers). Construction accounts for 6.7%, Manufacturing for 6.1%, and Public Administration for 5.9%. By occupation, Professionals lead with 323 workers, followed by Community and Personal Services (191), Clerical and Administrative (160), and Managers (155). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average, and the full-time employment rate is 63.6%. Participation stands at 61.2%, with 681 residents not in the labour force. Household income sits at the 62.1st percentile nationally, supported by the healthcare and education concentration which tends to produce stable, award-rate earnings above the state median.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
34.4%
Participation
61.2%
Employed
1,249
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.8%
Postgraduate
9.4%
Born Overseas
15.2%
Dwellings
984
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high in Park Grove, with 86.8% of residents driving to work, compared to a national average closer to 60%, reflecting the suburb's suburban layout and limited public transport at 0.4%. Walking and cycling account for 5.9% of commuters. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. Crime data is not available, though the suburb's low unemployment (2.0%) and low housing stress indicators are typically associated with lower crime environments. The volunteering rate of 22.2% is above average nationally, reflecting a community-minded population. Only 4.9% of residents need daily assistance, indicating a relatively healthy population. The rent-to-income ratio of 17.0% keeps Park Grove well below housing stress thresholds for renters.
Drive
86.8%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
5.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Park Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Grove a good suburb to live in?
Park Grove suits owner-occupiers seeking affordable detached housing with low financial stress. Mortgage costs run at 18.3% of income and rent at 17.0%, both below the 30% stress threshold. Unemployment is 2.0%, well under the national average, and 22.2% of residents volunteer, indicating a stable, community-oriented suburb.
What is the median house price in Park Grove?
A specific median house price is not available in the current dataset for Park Grove. However, median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,400 suggest a purchase price well below the national average, consistent with Burnie's broader affordable market. Weekly rent averages $300.
What schools are in Park Grove?
No schools are recorded within the Park Grove suburb boundary in this dataset. Families in the area rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the Burnie region. The suburb has a university qualification rate of 31.8%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Park Grove safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Park Grove in this dataset. Indirect indicators are positive: unemployment sits at just 2.0%, well below the national average, and housing stress is low with mortgage and rent costs both under 20% of income, factors generally associated with lower crime rates.
Is Park Grove good for property investment?
The vacancy rate of 6.6% is above the 3-4% equilibrium, indicating softer rental demand than the state average. Weekly rent of $300 is modest, and the renter share of 20.9% is below the national average. Zero development applications in 12 months means limited new supply, but also limited growth catalysts.
How is Park Grove's population changing?
Specific population growth forecasts are not available for Park Grove. The suburb shows high stability, with 74.1% of residents not having moved in the 5 years before the census. The current population is 2,613 across 2.18 square kilometres. No development activity in the past 12 months suggests slow organic change.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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