Burnie
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Burnie is a lively coastal city on Tasmania's northwestern shore, known for its arts scene, scenic beaches, and gateway location to the rugged natural beauty of the region. With a mix of history, industry, and beautiful green spaces, the city offers a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of local flavor.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
19,972
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.20°, 145.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,170
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
95
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWT
Distance
23 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
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 75/100.