Shire of Burdekin

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). It has existed as a local government entity since 1888. In the 2021 census, the shire had a population of 16,692 people.

"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)
 • Density3.3093/km2 (8.5710/sq mi)
Established1888
Area5,044 km2 (1,947.5 sq mi)
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
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