Living in Burnie

Burnie is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Our City by the Sea is a vibrant regional hub that celebrates its industrial heritage while embracing a bright and creative future.

With a population nearing 20,000, mostly concentrated along the coast and surrounding the main township, Burnie offers a mix of urban, residential, industrial, and commercial areas. The city's 600 square kilometres also include rural land used for forestry, farming, and grazing.

Burnie is rich in natural beauty, with beaches, parks, gardens, and waterfall walks, as well as opportunities to see wildlife like penguins along the coast and platypus at Fernglade Reserve.

As one of two service hubs on the north-west coast, Burnie's CBD offers plenty of amenities, including all levels of education and the University of Tasmania Burnie Campus. This makes Burnie an excellent choice for those seeking city conveniences with a relaxed pace of life.

The Council is committed to renewing key city infrastructure and enhancing livability to attract more residents, tourists, and business investments.