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Burleigh Heads

QLD 4220 • Rest of QLD

10,572
Population (2021)
$46,228
Median Income
10.23 km²
Area
12m
Elevation
Beach LifestyleSurf CultureVillage FeelPremium

About Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads is one of the Gold Coast's most iconic beachside suburbs, 90 kilometres south of Brisbane. The suburb features the famous Burleigh Point headland, world-class surf, and a vibrant village atmosphere.

Gold Coast beach culture at its finest defines Burleigh Heads—surfing, James Street dining, and natural beauty create the coast's most authentic beach lifestyle. The community attracts surfers and lifestyle seekers.

Burleigh Heads falls under postcode 4220 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burleigh electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4220
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
McPherson
State Electorate
Burleigh
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.10°, 153.43°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
10.23 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    149 West Burleigh Road Burleigh Heads 4220 QLD
  • ALDI
    149 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,077
Census 2021
10,572
▲ 4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,388
Income 2021
$46,228
▲ 23.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,487
Born Overseas 2,258

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 541
  • 2. England 443
  • 3. Brazil 171
  • 4. South Africa 95
  • 5. United States 91
  • 6. Canada 54
  • 7. Philippines 50
  • 8. Italy 45
  • 9. Scotland 43
  • 10. Germany 42
  • 11. Ireland 39
  • 12. Japan 32
  • 13. Wales 32
  • 14. France 29
  • 15. Netherlands 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,342
Australian 3,415
Irish 1,484
Scottish 1,227
German 528
Italian 404
New Zealander 186
Australian Aboriginal 182
Dutch 160
Chinese 139

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,532
Both parents born in Australia
2,559
Both parents born overseas
1,508
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.5%
Christianity
42.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
475 (4.5%)
5-14 years
905 (8.6%)
15-19 years
410 (3.9%)
20-24 years
624 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,802 (17.0%)
35-44 years
1,411 (13.3%)
45-54 years
1,326 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,313 (12.4%)
65-74 years
1,330 (12.6%)
75-84 years
691 (6.5%)
85+ years
285 (2.7%)

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