Life in Burnie
Life in Burnie
Welcome to Burnie. We know you are going to love living in Burnie and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Burnie
Is Burnie a good place to live?
Yes, Burnie is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Burnie will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Burnie
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Burnie, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Burnie. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Burnie and want to find a job in Burnie we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Burnie for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Burnie
Weather in Burnie
Burnie
Burnie is a port city on the north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. When founded in 1827, it was named Emu Bay, being renamed after William Burnie, a director of the Van Diemen’s Land Company, in the early 1840s.
As of 2019, Burnie had an urban population of 19,550.
Burnie is governed by the City of Burnie local government area.
Hotels and Accommodation in Burnie
There are all types of accommodation available in Burnie. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Burnie is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Burnie
Banks in Burnie
Cafes in Burnie
Carpet Cleaners in Burnie
Dentists in Burnie
Doctors and Medical clinics in Burnie
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Burnie Electricians below
Hospitals in Burnie
Mechanics in Burnie
Newspapers in Burnie
Pest Control in Burnie
Plumbers in Burnie
Real Estate Agents in Burnie
Restaurants in Burnie
Schools in Burnie
Solicitors in Burnie
Supermarkets in Burnie
Vets in Burnie
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.