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Burnett Heads, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Burnett Heads is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,667. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
2,667 Population 9/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,184 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$18,184 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads is a coastal town and locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Burnett Heads had a population of 2,908 people.

People

Population2,667
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,184
Per Capita$18,184
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership76.7%
Housing Units1,067

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,667
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-24.7647°, 152.4127°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,184
Median Age55.0 years

About Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,667. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Burnett Heads has a population of 2,667 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,667
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Burnett Heads vs Australia Average

The median household income in Burnett Heads is $18,184, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,184 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $350, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 253 business establishments.

Income: Burnett Heads vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,184
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,184
Avg Weekly Wage$350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)253

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Burnett Heads is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,067 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.3%
Housing Units1,067

Property Tax

Climate in Burnett Heads

Burnett Heads has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.7° 135.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.5° 164.8
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 106.5
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.8° 45.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.2° 64.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.9° 55.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.8° 24.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.1° / 23.9° 32.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.1° 38.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.4° 69.8
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19° / 29° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30° 111.9
Burnett Heads has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-24.7647°N, 152.4127°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.42"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 116 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 114 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 175 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 211 km
1980 Simon Category 2 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Burnett Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Burnett Heads

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burnett Heads State School
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Radio Stations near Burnett Heads

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Burnett Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bert Hinkler House
Bundaberg Museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Fairymead House Museum
Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Libraries in Burnett Heads

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burnett Heads

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Restaurants in Burnett Heads

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sports Club

Gas Stations in Burnett Heads

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

'The Oaks' Store

Shopping Malls in Burnett Heads

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burnett Heads Shopping Complex

Breweries in Burnett Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Burnett Heads

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burnett Heads

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Lady Elliot Island AirstripLYTSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport

Post Offices in Burnett Heads

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Burnett Heads

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burnett Heads

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican 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 Burnett Heads

What is the population of Burnett Heads?

Burnett Heads has a population of 2,667 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Burnett Heads expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,184, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Burnett Heads?

Burnett Heads has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Burnett Heads?

The unemployment rate in Burnett Heads is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $350. There are 253 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Burnett Heads?

The median home value in Burnett Heads is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.

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