The size of Burra is approximately 441.6 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 0.7% of total area. The population of Burra in 2011 was 1,396 people. By 2016 the population was 1,128 showing a population decline of 19.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Burra is 60-69 years. Households in Burra are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Burra work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 69.8% of the homes in Burra were owner-occupied compared with 69% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $232,000.