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Burnside, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Burnside is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,362. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

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C Fair
2,362 Population 411/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,775 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,775 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Burnside

Burnside

Burnside is a residential locality of the town of Nambour in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Burnside had a population of 3,104 people.

People

Population2,362
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density411/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,775
Per Capita$24,775
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership80.1%
Housing Units945

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population2,362
Population Density411 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates-26.6326°, 152.9406°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,775
Median Age37.0 years

About Burnside

Burnside is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,362. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Burnside has a population of 2,362 with a density of 411 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,362
Total Population
411
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Burnside vs Australia Average

The median household income in Burnside is $24,775, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,775 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $476, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 224 business establishments.

Income: Burnside vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,775
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,775
Avg Weekly Wage$476

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)224

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Burnside is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 945 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.1%
Owner-Occupied80.1%
Renter-Occupied19.9%
Housing Units945

Property Tax

Climate in Burnside

Burnside has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Burnside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates-26.6326°N, 152.9406°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 93 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in

Burnside has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Burnside

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OneSchool Nambour Campus
Burnside State High School
Burnside State School
Nambour Special School
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Radio Stations near Burnside

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Burnside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Burnside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Burnside

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Breweries in Burnside

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Burnside

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Airports Near Burnside

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
Cooloola Village AirparkSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Burnside

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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 Burnside

What is the population of Burnside?

Burnside has a population of 2,362 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Burnside expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,775, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Burnside?

Burnside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

How is the job market in Burnside?

Burnside has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $476. There are 224 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Burnside?

The median home value in Burnside is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 80.1%.

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