Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
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Discover Burleigh Heads: a premier Gold Coast suburb offering iconic surf beaches, Burleigh Heads National Park, cafés and James Street dining, quality schools (Burleigh Heads State School, Palm Beach Currumbin SHS, Marymount College), easy road and bus links to Broadbeach, Robina and Brisbane — ideal for families and investors.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Focus on walking distance to beach/creek if lifestyle is a priority
- 2.Check school catchments early in the search
- 3.Confirm short‑stay rental rules with council and strata if considering holiday letting
- 4.Inspect flood and coastal erosion overlays for low‑lying properties near creek or beachfront
Common Property Types
- • Beachfront and ocean-view apartments
- • Detached family homes
- • Townhouses and low-rise strata units
Who Lives Here
Popular with young families, professionals and downsizers seeking a coastal lifestyle; mix of permanent residents and holiday renters.
Transport
- • Gold Coast Highway (primary north–south road through Burleigh Heads)
- • Short drive to M1 (Pacific Motorway) for Brisbane and southern Gold Coast access
- • TransLink bus services along the Gold Coast Highway connecting to Broadbeach, Robina and Palm Beach
- • Short drive or bus to Broadbeach South G:link light rail terminus
Schools
- • Burleigh Heads State School (public primary)
- • Palm Beach Currumbin State High School (public secondary)
- • Marymount College (Catholic secondary, Burleigh Waters)
- • Miami State High School
Amenities
- • Burleigh Heads Beach & Surf Life Saving Club
- • Burleigh Heads National Park and Jellurgal Cultural Centre
- • James Street and The Esplanade cafés, restaurants and boutiques
- • Local shops, medical centres and gyms
Strong lifestyle-driven demand supports capital growth for beachfront and village‑adjacent properties; good rental demand from families and holidaymakers, but review short‑stay regulations before relying on holiday rental income.
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