Hillcrest

City in Tasmania, Australia

Overview

Hillcrest is a peaceful suburb in Tasmania, Australia, set just inland from Burnie. With around 1,088 residents, the area is known for its sense of community, local parks, and proximity to both urban amenities and natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
1,088
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.06°, 145.89°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
2.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1119 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
3
Parks
21
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
BWT
Distance
15 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.