Upper Burnie, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Upper Burnie, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Burnie |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.07078 |
| Longitude | 145.89964 |
| Population | 1,792 |
| Density | 1468.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 131 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 233 km north-northwest |
Upper Burnie is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,792. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 1468.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 131 m above sea level. It lies approximately 233 km north-northwest of Hobart. Upper Burnie is located at 41.0708°S, 145.8996°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Upper Burnie sits where the rolling hills begin to steepen, a place where the urban fringe exhales and the bush takes hold. It lies 38.9 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 287°T), and is situated 1.9 km south-south-west of Burnie. The land here is a study in greens, from the manicured lawns of suburban gardens to the deep, shadowed hues of native forests that climb the slopes. Rain often lends a damp, earthy scent to the air, a constant reminder of Tasmania’s generous precipitation, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, pearly glow over the rooftops, softening the edges of the day. The roads wind and curve, following the contours of the land, and from higher vantage points, glimpses of the distant Bass Strait, a steely blue under a wide sky, are a frequent reward for the traveller.
This stretch of land has long been a place of transition, from the traditional custodians who knew its waterways and timber, to the European settlers who sought its resources. The early economy was shaped by the rich agricultural land surrounding it, with dairy farming and grazing forming a backbone, though the proximity to the bustling port of Burnie meant that industry and trade were never far off. Today, while remnants of that pastoral heritage persist in the scattered farms and stone fences, the character of Upper Burnie is more diverse, a blend of residential living and a gateway to the natural attractions that lie further inland. It’s a place that feels lived-in, where the quiet hum of everyday life mingles with the rustle of leaves, a subtle rhythm that speaks of a steady, unpretentious existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Burnie, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Upper Burnie, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Burnie includes the postcode (7320), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Burnie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Upper Burnie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |