Acton, Tasmania

Acton
Burnie, Tasmania
Acton
Coordinates41°04′12″S 145°53′38″E / 41.0701°S 145.8940°E / -41.0701; 145.8940
Population1,377 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)7320
Location3 km (2 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)City of Burnie
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Suburbs around Acton:
Shorewell Park Hillcrest Upper Burnie
Shorwell Park Acton Upper Burnie
Moorville Downlands Romaine

Acton is a suburban residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Burnie in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the town of Burnie. The 2021 census recorded a population of 1377 for Acton.

There is a local milk bar, an IGA supermarket, and an Aurora Energy electrical substation.

There is an 11.7-hectare (29-acre) reserve at Mussen Close with walking tracks; Stoney Creek commences nearby.

Acton Seniors Club operates in Atkins Drive.