Burleigh Heads, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

10,978 Population 18/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$30,048 median income, 4.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

Burleigh Heads, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,048

60% below

$30,048 per capita

Home Value

$270,400

4% below

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

16% above

Unemployment

4.6%

28% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Burleigh Heads a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burleigh Heads residents earn a median household income of $30,048 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,048. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,043 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burleigh Heads is $270,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,352/month.

Climate & Weather

Burleigh Heads has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,978

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density18/mi²

Foreign Born21.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$30,048

Per Capita$30,048

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$578

Housing

Home Value$270,400

Rent$1,352

Ownership65.3%

Housing Units4,391

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain31.4 in/yr

Elevation56 ft

Did You Know?

21.4% of residents are foreign-born.