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Burleigh Heads, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Burleigh Heads is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 10,978. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
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People
Economy
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| Population | 10,978 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.1000°, 153.4500° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,048 |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
About Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 10,978. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Burleigh Heads vs Australia Average
Income: Burleigh Heads vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,048 |
| 60% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,048 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $578 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,043 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $270,400 |
| 4% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,352 |
| 16% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Housing Units | 4,391 |
Property Tax
Climate in Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1493 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.1000°N, 153.4500°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 6.4 in |
Burleigh Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (1.9").
Schools in Burleigh Heads
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massage Schools of Queensland | — | — | — | — |
| Burleigh Heads State School | — | — | — | — |
| CYC Burleigh | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Burleigh Heads
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Christian Radio (MP3) | christian music, conversation | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bay 93.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| rebel fm | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Vision180 | christian music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rim FM 100.1 | community | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NimFM | alternative, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vision Christian Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Burleigh Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Motor Museum | ||||
| Gold Coast War Museum | ||||
| Gold Coast Wax Museum | ||||
| Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Minjungbal Resource Museum | ||||
| Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum | ||||
| Seafaring Museum | ||||
| Surf World | ||||
| Tweed Regional Museum | ||||
| Tweed River Historical Museum |
Libraries in Burleigh Heads
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Waters Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolangatta Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elanora Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensvale Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingscliff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Murwillumbah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nerang Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Beach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runaway Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tweed Heads Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Burleigh Heads
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Carrara Markets | |||||
| Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Currumbin Community Markets | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Fruit Shop | |||||
| Fruit Shop | |||||
| Kingscliff Market | |||||
| Miami Marketta | |||||
| Palm Beach Farmers' Market | |||||
| The 4217 | |||||
| The 4217 | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| The Village Markets |
Hotels in Burleigh Heads
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Burleigh Heads
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Burleigh Heads
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Burleigh Heads
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Burleigh Heads
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Burleigh Heads
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Burleigh Heads
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Burleigh Heads
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Burleigh Heads
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Burleigh Heads
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Burleigh Heads
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Burleigh Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hops II | ||||
| Black Hops II | ||||
| Fortitude Brewing | ||||
| Hound & Stag Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Burleigh Heads
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Burleigh Heads
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | Large Airport |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Amberley | — | Medium Airport |
| Brisbane Archerfield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dunwich Airport | SRR | Small Airport |
| Heck Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Logan Reserve Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | — | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Burleigh Heads
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post | |
| West Burleigh Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Burleigh Heads
40 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Benowa Family Medical Centre | ||
| Brickworks Medical Clinic | ||
| Broadbeach Waters Medical Centre | ||
| Bundall Medical Centre | ||
| Chirn Park Family Practice | ||
| Chistine Cnr Medical Centre | ||
| Christine Avenue Medical Centre | ||
| Diamond Bridge Clinic | ||
| Eastbrooke Family Clinic | ||
| Eastbrooke Family Medical Centre | ||
| Evendale Practice | ||
| Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic | ||
| Gold Coast Medical Precinct - Varsity Lakes | ||
| Gold Coast Office Park | ||
| Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic and Surgicentre | ||
| Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic | ||
| Mana Healthcare | ||
| Medical On Miami | ||
| Mermaid Central Medical Clinic | ||
| Mermaid Plaza Medical and Cosmetics | ||
| Merridown Family Surgery | ||
| Miami Family Medical Centre | ||
| Miami Village Medical Practice | ||
| My Doctors Clinic Surfers Paradise | ||
| My Green Medical | ||
| Myhealth Medical Centre Benowa | ||
| Optimal Health Chiropractic | ||
| Optimal Health Clinic | ||
| Portia Millar | ||
| Primary Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Bulk Billing Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Family Medical | ||
| Robina Lakes Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Village Medical Centre | ||
| Southport Day Hospital | ||
| The Cardiac Center | ||
| Vitality Unleashed Psychology | ||
| Worongary Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Burleigh Heads
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Burleigh Church of Christ | |
| Burleigh Village Uniting Church | |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist | |
| Infant Saviour Catholic Church | |
| St John's Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Burleigh Heads?
Burleigh Heads has a population of 10,978 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Burleigh Heads expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,048, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,400 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Burleigh Heads?
Burleigh Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.
How is the job market in Burleigh Heads?
Burleigh Heads has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $578. There are 1,043 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Burleigh Heads?
The median home value in Burleigh Heads is $270,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,352. The homeownership rate is 65.3%.