Cape Burney, Western Australia

Cape Burney is a small coastal town in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is located near the mouth of the Greenough River, about 12 kilometers south of the city of Geraldton.

Cape Burney
Geraldton, Western Australia
Southgate Beach
Population500 (as of 2021)
Location12 km (7 mi) S of Geraldton

28°51′29″S 114°38′35″E / 28.858°S 114.643°E / -28.858; 114.643

Location

Cape Burney is along the Indian Ocean and sits where the Greenough River meets the sea. It is close to other places like:

  • Tarcoola Beach to the north
  • Greenough to the south

Features

Cape Burney is known for its natural beauty and quiet lifestyle. It has:

  • Beaches for swimming, surfing, and fishing
  • A caravan park popular with holiday visitors
  • Walking trails near the river and coastline
  • A wind farm nearby, which helps produce renewable energy for the region
  • It is a popular spot for people who enjoy nature, camping, and fishing.

Environment

The area is home to native plants, sand dunes, and birdlife. The Greenough River estuary is important for the local ecosystem.

Population

Cape Burney is a small town. At 2016, Cape Burney had a population of 500.[1] As of 2021, it had a population of about 500 people.

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cape Burney (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
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