South 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 South Burnie, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
| Locality | South Burnie |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Burnie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.0658 |
| Longitude | 145.91367 |
| Population | 323 |
| Density | 188.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 233 km north-northwest |
South Burnie is a locality in the Burnie City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 323. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 188.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 233 km north-northwest of Hobart. South Burnie is located at 41.0658°S, 145.9137°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Burnie unfolds along the northern Tasmanian coastline, a place where the land slopes with a determined grace towards the restless waters of Bass Strait. It lies 38.0 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 289°T), and is situated 1.5 km south-south-east of Burnie. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity, even when the ocean itself is not in sight. Grey skies are common, often softening the colours of the houses and the sparse vegetation that clings to the undulating terrain. This is not a landscape of dramatic peaks or sweeping vistas, but one of quiet, persistent beauty, where the muted greens of paddocks meet the deeper blues of the water, and the occasional flash of a magpie’s wing breaks the stillness. The character of South Burnie is one of resilience, of a community that has weathered its share of storms, both literal and metaphorical, and continues to face the day with a steady, unpretentious resolve.
The history of South Burnie is deeply entwined with the industrial heart of its neighbouring city, Burnie, a legacy that still whispers in the wind. For generations, its economy was shaped by the port and the industries that fed it, from timber milling to paper production, drawing workers to its shores and shaping the very fabric of its development. Evidence of this past can be seen in the sturdy, functional architecture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that permeates the locality. While the industrial landscape has shifted, the echoes of its past linger, a subtle undercurrent beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, the local economy finds a more diversified footing, with small businesses and residential development contributing to its ongoing story, and the ever-present sea continues to offer its bounty, a timeless connection to the natural world that has always defined this corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South 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 South Burnie, in the Burnie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South 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 South 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. |