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Burdell, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Burdell is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,539. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,539 Population 18/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$37,856 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,856 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,539
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$37,856
Per Capita$37,856
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership53.4%
Housing Units2,216

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population5,539
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-19.2506°, 146.6988°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$37,856
Median Age28.0 years

About Burdell

Burdell is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,539. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Burdell has a population of 5,539 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,539
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Burdell vs Australia Average

The median household income in Burdell is $37,856, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,856. The average weekly wage is $728, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 526 business establishments.

Income: Burdell vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$37,856
50% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$37,856
Avg Weekly Wage$728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)526

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Burdell is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,216 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.4%
Owner-Occupied53.4%
Renter-Occupied46.6%
Housing Units2,216

Property Tax

Climate in Burdell

Burdell has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Burdell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2506°N, 146.6988°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 145 km
Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 101 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 144 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 16 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 202 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 163 km
2010 Ului Category 1 203 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 268 km
2006 Larry Category 4 195 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 152 km
1991 Joy Category 2 257 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 80 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in

Burdell has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Burdell

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Shore State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burdell

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Burdell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
History and Craft Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Burdell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burdell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Cafes in Burdell

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Millie J & Co

Veterinaries in Burdell

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Shore Townsville Clinic

Gas Stations in Burdell

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Shopping Malls in Burdell

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Shore Marketplace

Gyms in Burdell

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit Tropics
Strand Fitness North Shore

Breweries in Burdell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Burdell

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burdell

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke Field-Small Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Bening Field Airport-Small Airport
Bluewater park Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnington Airpark-Small Airport
Home Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Burdell

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burdell

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
North Shore Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burdell

What is the population of Burdell?

Burdell has a population of 5,539 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Burdell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $37,856, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Burdell?

Burdell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

How is the job market in Burdell?

Burdell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $728. There are 526 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Burdell?

The median home value in Burdell is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 53.4%.

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