Acton is a residential locality in Tasmania, about south of the town of Burnie.As at the 2021 census it a population of 1,377.
There is a local milk bar, an IGA supermarket, and an Aurora Energy electrical substation.
There is an reserve at Mussen Close with walking tracks; Stoney Creek commences nearby.
Acton Seniors Club operates in Atkins Drive.
History Acton was gazetted as a locality in 1966.
Geography Shorewell Creek forms much of the western boundary.
Road infrastructure Route B18 (Mount Street) passes to the east. From there, several streets provide access to the locality.Tasmanian Road Route Codes Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment May 2017
Education Acton Primary School existed up until 2009, when it was merged with Upper Burnie and Brooklyn Primary Schools and a new school was built on the grounds of the Parklands High School. The old Acton Primary School is now home to the Burnie Child and Family Centre.
Sports There are two fields at the Acton Recreation Reserve.
The Acton Cricket Club, in the Burnie Cricket League, play cricket on the Acton Recreation Oval, which has an area of .
The Burnie Softball Association is located at the Acton Recreation Reserve, which has an area of .
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