The size of Burra is approximately 94.7 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 8.5% of total area. The population of Burra in 2011 was 335 people. By 2016 the population was 49 showing a population decline of 85.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Burra is 40-49 years. Households in Burra are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $800 - $999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Burra work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 74.8% of the homes in Burra were owner-occupied compared with 86.6% in 2016.