Burnie Population 2026

Burnie has a population of 20,417, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Tasmania. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 276× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Burnie (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,417

Rank in Australia

#70

Coordinates

41.06°S, 145.90°E

~29 m elevation · Australia/Hobart

Distance to capital (Canberra)

701 km

435 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tasmania

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Hobart	254,930	#14
Launceston	90,953	#23
Devonport	26,150	#56

Cities near Burnie

Devonport26,150 people · ~40 km away
Launceston90,953 people · ~111 km away
Hobart254,930 people · ~235 km away
Warragul19,856 people · ~322 km away
Traralgon26,907 people · ~323 km away
Torquay18,534 people · ~332 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Burnie?

Burnie has a population of 20,417 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Burnie in?

Burnie is located in Tasmania, Australia.

Is Burnie the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 701 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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