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| Parklands, Tasmania | |
|---|---|
| Name | Parklands |
| State | Tasmania |
| Lga | City of Burnie |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Pop | 1,021 |
| Area | 1.2 |
| Est | 1960s |
Parklands, Tasmania
Parklands, Tasmania is a residential suburb on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia, located immediately west of the Burnie central business district and along the Bass Strait. The suburb forms part of the urban area administered by the City of Burnie and lies within the federal division of Braddon (Australian federal division), proximate to transport links such as the Bass Highway and the Melba Line. Parklands combines coastal reserves, local shopping, and community facilities that serve both long-term residents and regional visitors.
Parklands occupies low-lying coastal terrain on the shores of the Bass Strait between the mouth of the Cam River (Tasmania) and the industrial precincts near the Burnie port. The suburb borders Burnie, Tasmania, Somerford, and Montello, Tasmania and is bisected by local collector roads connecting to the Bass Highway and the Princes Highway (Tasmania). Vegetation includes remnant coastal heath and planted eucalypt stands similar to those in the nearby Tasmanian temperate rainforests transition zones; local reserves provide habitat for species recorded in the Tasmanian Natural Values Atlas and bird observations similar to those noted at Furneaux Group coastal sites. Geologically, the area sits on sediments and dolerite outcrops characteristic of north-west Tasmania described in surveys by the Tasmanian Geological Survey.
The lands around Parklands lie within the traditional country of the North West Coast Aboriginal people who occupied coastal and riverine areas prior to European settlement. European exploration of the region was influenced by voyages such as those of Bass and Flinders and later 19th-century settlement centered on Emu Bay—the original name for Burnie. Industrial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by enterprises including the Van Diemen's Land Company and timber operations associated with the Mount Lyons and Waratah districts, shaped town development. Parklands itself developed as a residential suburb in the mid-20th century during post-war housing expansion influenced by federal initiatives such as the Commonwealth-State Housing Agreement (1945) and local planning by the Burnie City Council.
Census profiles for the area within the Burnie urban footprint show a population profile with age distributions similar to other north-west Tasmanian suburbs, including retiree cohorts and working families. Residents commonly report ancestry linked to England, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy, reflecting migration flows that also shaped communities in Hobart, Launceston, and regional centres like Devonport. Religious affiliations and community organisations mirror those found across Tasmania, with local participation in institutions such as the Salvation Army, Anglican Church of Australia, and Uniting Church in Australia. Education and workforce participation statistics for Parklands align with patterns documented for the Braddon (state electorate) region.
The local economy is integrated with the Burnie port precinct and regional services centred on Burnie, Tasmania and the nearby North West Regional Hospital employment catchment. Key employers for residents include logistics and manufacturing firms associated with the Burnie Port Corporation, retailers in the Burnie CBD, and public sector bodies such as the Tasmanian Health Service and Department of Education. Small businesses and service industries in Parklands serve local needs and connect to supply chains reaching Devonport, Smithton, and Hobart-based distribution networks. Regional economic strategies coordinated by the North West Tasmania Regional Economic Development Board influence employment initiatives and infrastructure investment.
Parklands is served by primary and secondary schools located within Burnie's school network, coordinated by the Department of Education (Tasmania), with access to institutions such as Parklands Primary School catchment arrangements and secondary colleges in Burnie High School and nearby campuses. Tertiary and vocational pathways are provided through connections to the TasTAFE campus network and university facilities in Launceston through the University of Tasmania outreach programs. Health services for residents are linked to the North West Regional Hospital (Burnie) and community health centres administered by the Tasmanian Health Service and non-government providers including St Vincent de Paul Society, with allied health and aged-care services coordinated under state quality frameworks.
Transport access is dominated by road corridors including the Bass Highway and links to the Murchison Highway toward interior Tasmania. Public transport is provided by regional bus services connecting Parklands with the Burnie Interchange and long-distance coach routes to Devonport and Launceston. Freight movement relies on the nearby Burnie Port and the rail freight corridor known as the Melba Line, which links to the TasRail network. Utilities infrastructure—water, sewerage, electricity and telecommunications—is managed through agencies such as TasWater, TasNetworks, and national carriers including NBN Co and private providers.
Recreational amenities include coastal reserves, playgrounds, walking tracks and sports fields that form part of the Burnie municipal open-space system maintained by the Burnie City Council. Proximity to attractions such as the Makers' Workshop Burnie, Fossil Bluff, and the Guide Falls precinct supports outdoor recreation, while community groups affiliated with organisations like Sport Australia and local branches of the RSL (Returned and Services League of Australia) run programs and events. Conservation efforts in adjacent natural areas align with directives from the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service and local landcare groups collaborating with the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
Category:Suburbs of Burnie, Tasmania