Acton, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Acton Burnie, Tasmania
Acton Location in Tasmania
Population	1,377 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	7320
Location	3 km (2 mi) S of Burnie
LGA(s)	City of Burnie
Region	North-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 small town, or "suburb," located near the city of Burnie in Tasmania, Australia. It's about 3 kilometers (2 miles) south of Burnie. In 2021, about 1377 people lived in Acton.

Even though it's a small place, Acton has some useful shops. You can find a local milk bar and an IGA supermarket there. There is also an Aurora Energy electrical substation.

Acton has a nice nature area called a reserve. It's about 11.7 hectares (29 acres) big. This reserve has walking tracks for people to enjoy. A small stream called Stoney Creek starts nearby. The Acton Seniors Club, a group for older people, meets in Atkins Drive.

History of Acton

Acton officially became known as a "locality" in 1966. This means it was formally recognized as a specific place on maps.

Geography of Acton

A creek called Shorewell Creek forms a large part of Acton's western border. This natural feature helps define the area.

Getting Around Acton

Route B18, also known as Mount Street, runs along the eastern side of Acton. Many smaller streets connect from Mount Street into the town. These streets help people get around Acton easily.

Education in Acton

Acton used to have its own school called Acton Primary School. However, in 2009, it joined with two other schools. These were Upper Burnie Primary and Brooklyn Primary Schools. A brand new school was built on the grounds of Parklands High School. The old Acton Primary School building is now used as the Burnie Child and Family Centre. This center helps families and young children.

Sports and Recreation in Acton

Acton is a great place for sports! It has two large fields at the Acton Recreation Reserve.

Cricket in Acton

The Acton Cricket Club plays cricket at the Acton Recreation Oval. This oval is about 2.4 hectares (6 acres) in size. The club is part of the Burnie Cricket League.

Softball in Acton

The Burnie Softball Association is also located at the Acton Recreation Reserve. This part of the reserve is about 3.0 hectares (7.4 acres) big. It's a popular spot for playing softball.