Electoral district of Burnett

Burnett is an electoral division of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in central Queensland, Australia.

Burnett
Queensland—Legislative Assembly
Map of the electoral district of Burnett, 2017
StateQueensland
MPStephen Bennett
PartyLiberal National
NamesakeBurnett River
Electors35,928 (2020)
Area7,687 km2 (2,968.0 sq mi)
DemographicRural
Coordinates24°37′S 152°2′E
Electorates around Burnett:
Gladstone Gladstone Coral Sea
Callide Burnett Coral Sea
Callide Maryborough Hervey Bay

It covers most of the coastal region south of Gladstone, as well as coastal and inland regions completely surrounding the district of Bundaberg. Towns within its boundaries include Miriam Vale, Agnes Water, Rosedale, Bargara, Woodgate and Childers. The Burnett River flows through the electoral district, hence its name.

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