Burnie, Burnie City Council, Tasmania
Explore Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Burnie, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Burnie, Tasmania, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Tasmania or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Burnie and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Burnie.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Burnie |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.05405 |
| Longitude | 145.90447 |
| Population | 19,972 |
| Density | 14794.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 235 km north-northwest |
Burnie is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of 19,972. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 14794.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km north-northwest of Hobart. Burnie is located at 41.0540°S, 145.9045°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Burnie rests on the north-west coast of Tasmania, a place where the Bass Strait meets a landscape of rolling hills and fertile plains. It lies 39.1 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 290°T), and is situated 14.6 km east-south-east of Wynyard. The city’s physical setting is defined by its harbour, a vital hub for industry and the gateway to the island’s wild western reaches, and by the gentle slopes that rise inland, often softened by the mist that frequently drifts in from the sea. The air here carries the tang of salt and the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding rainforests, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on Burnie. The rhythm of the town is one of quiet industry and coastal resilience, a place accustomed to the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing seasons, where the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of soft lavender and pale gold, reflecting a gentle beauty onto the water.
The history of Burnie is deeply intertwined with its industrial past, a story of enterprise and resourcefulness that began with early settlers drawn to the rich timber and agricultural potential of the region. Established in the mid-19th century, Burnie quickly grew around its port, becoming a centre for papermaking, dairying, and mining. These industries have shaped the character of Burnie, fostering a strong work ethic and a sense of community built on shared endeavour. While the economic landscape has evolved, with a continued reliance on manufacturing and agriculture, there's also a growing focus on tourism, leveraging the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The economy of Burnie, though facing modern challenges, retains the robust spirit of its origins, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the land.
Burnie's cultural life is a vibrant mix of sporting passion, community events, and natural attractions. While the city doesn't host professional teams in the major national leagues like the AFL or NRL, local sporting clubs foster a strong sense of participation and rivalry. The annual Burnie Show is a highlight, showcasing the region's agricultural prowess and offering a lively celebration of community life, alongside various smaller festivals and markets that pepper the calendar. For those seeking natural beauty, the nearby Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park offers breathtaking wilderness, while Burnie’s own coastal walks and parks provide accessible opportunities to connect with the environment. The University of Tasmania has a campus in Burnie, contributing to the intellectual life of the region, and while no globally renowned individuals hail exclusively from Burnie, the broader Tasmanian population has produced notable figures in arts and sport, reflecting the island's deep well of talent.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Burnie, Tasmania. 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 Burnie, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Burnie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |