Burrum Heads, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Burrum Heads is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,508. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Burrum Heads
Burrum Heads is a coastal town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Burrum Heads had a population of 2,538 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,508 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.1846°, 152.6126° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (667 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Burrum Heads
Burrum Heads is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,508. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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.
Climate in Burrum Heads
Burrum Heads has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1846°S, 152.6126°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in |
Burrum Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.4").
Radio Stations near Burrum Heads
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Bundy | good times and greatest hits, greatest hits | AAC 130 kbps | |
| CherbOURg Radio | community, indigenous | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Burrum Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrum and District Museum | ||||
| Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum |
Libraries in Burrum Heads
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrum Heads Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hervey Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodgate Beach Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Burrum Heads
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Burrum Heads
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Airport | BDB | Medium Airport |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Medium Airport |
| Aquila Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biggenden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bully Yard private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Childers Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | MBH | Small Airport |
| Monduran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Gregory/Elliott Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orchid Beach Airport | OKB | Small Airport |
| Pacific Haven Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toby's Gap Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Burrum Heads
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post - Burrum Heads LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Burrum Heads
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Burrum Heads Christian Community Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Burrum Heads?
Burrum Heads has a population of 1,508 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Burrum Heads?
Burrum 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. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
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