Acton, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 41°04′12″S 145°53′38″E / 41.0701°S 145.8940°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||
| City | Burnie | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 1,377 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7320 | ||||||||||||
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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.