Shire of Burdekin

"Burdekin" redirects here. For the Queensland electoral division, see Electoral district of Burdekin. For people with the surname, see Burdekin (surname). For other uses, see Burdekin (disambiguation).
"Shire of Ayr" redirects here. For Ayr Shire of Scotland, see Ayrshire. For other uses, see Ayrshire (disambiguation).

Shire of Burdekin
Queensland
Location within Queensland
Population16,692 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density3.3093/km2 (8.5710/sq mi)
Established1888
Area5,044 km2 (1,947.5 sq mi)[2]
MayorLyn McLaughlin
Council seatAyr
RegionNorth Queensland
State electorate(s)Burdekin
Federal division(s)
WebsiteShire of Burdekin
LGAs around Shire of Burdekin:
City of Townsville Coral Sea Coral Sea
City of Townsville Shire of Burdekin Coral Sea
Charters Towers Charters Towers Whitsunday

The Shire of Burdekin is a local government area located in North Queensland, Australia in the Dry Tropics region. The district is located between Townsville and Bowen in the delta of the Burdekin River. The shire covers an area of 5,044 square kilometres (1,947 sq mi).[2] It has existed as a local government entity since 1888. In the 2021 census, the Shire of Burdekin had a population of 16,692 people.[1]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Census2021 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "Arts and Cultural Strategy 2021-2030". Burdekin Shire Council. p. 12. Retrieved 11 February 2024.