The Shire of Burke is a local government area in North West Queensland, Australia, located on the south coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria. It covers an area of 39,864 square kilometres and has been in existence since 1885. The major town and administrative centre of the shire is Burketown. The shire abuts the border with the Northern Territory.
The Burke council area has a varied demographic profile, with a substantial percentage of residents aged above 50. Renting is the predominant tenure type among households, while professionals constitute a significant portion of the employed population. The council area also features a mix of industries, with agriculture, forestry, and fishing being the leading sector.
