Burleigh Waters

QLD 4220 • Rest of QLD

14,556
Population (2021)
$41,756
Median Income
6.76 kmΒ²
Area
4m
Elevation
CoastalCanal LivingFamily-FriendlyBeach Proximity

About Burleigh Waters

Burleigh Waters is a family suburb of 14,500 residents behind the famous Burleigh Heads beach, 10 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. Canal estates and contemporary homes offer waterway access, while the beach and national park headland are minutes away. The light rail extends connectivity along the coast.

The suburb combines family living with beach proximityβ€”school runs and surf checks are equally part of life. The community is established yet relaxed, benefiting from Burleigh's trendy village atmosphere. Burleigh Waters attracts families seeking southern Gold Coast lifestyle with water access and beach culture nearby.

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

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4220
Urban Area
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.08Β°, 153.43Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.76 kmΒ²
Elevation
4m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Beruda Street & Burleigh Road Burleigh West 4220 QLD

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
42 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,310
Census 2021
14,556
1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,372
Income 2021
$41,756
21.5% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,599
Born Overseas 3,385

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 864
  • 2. England 733
  • 3. South Africa 151
  • 4. Brazil 148
  • 5. Japan 103
  • 6. Scotland 85
  • 7. Philippines 77
  • 8. Germany 76
  • 9. United States 65
  • 10. China 61
  • 11. Canada 57
  • 12. Netherlands 50
  • 13. Italy 49
  • 14. Ireland 46
  • 15. France 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,299
Australian 5,237
Irish 1,877
Scottish 1,625
German 719
Italian 517
New Zealander 306
Dutch 241
Chinese 225
Australian Aboriginal 198

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,667
Both parents born in Australia
4,067
Both parents born overseas
2,141
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.6%
No Religion
43.0%
Buddhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.2%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
792 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,951 (13.4%)
15-19 years
790 (5.4%)
20-24 years
698 (4.8%)
25-34 years
1,571 (10.8%)
35-44 years
2,033 (14.0%)
45-54 years
2,082 (14.3%)
55-64 years
1,597 (11.0%)
65-74 years
1,508 (10.4%)
75-84 years
1,064 (7.3%)
85+ years
472 (3.2%)

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