Burleigh Waters, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Burleigh Waters is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 14,556. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,556 Population 24/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population14,556
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population14,556
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-28.0998°, 153.4246°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burleigh Waters

Burleigh Waters is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 14,556. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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.

Climate in Burleigh Waters

Burleigh Waters 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.6° 182.5
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 21.1° / 28.7° 207.0
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.6° 174.7
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.8° 142.4
May 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.4° 103.5
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.3° 135.4
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 64.8
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.9° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13.5° / 23.9° 47.6
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.1° 113.7
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 18.3° / 26.7° 109.5
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.8° 154.8
Burleigh Waters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates28.0998°S, 153.4246°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

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 Waters 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").

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Schools in Burleigh Waters

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marymount College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burleigh Waters

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 Waters

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Waters

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broadbeach Library0.0
Burleigh Heads Branch Library0.0
Burleigh Waters Branch Library0.0
Coolangatta Branch Library0.0
Elanora Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Library0.0
Kingscliff Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Murwillumbah Library0.0
Nerang Branch Library0.0
Palm Beach Library0.0
Robina Library0.0
Runaway Bay Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Tamborine Mountain Library0.0
Tweed Heads Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burleigh Waters

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Restaurants in Burleigh Waters

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flavours on Charcoal
Jungle King
Lummys Chinese
My Saigon Tuckshop
Sogno Italiano
Sushi Honba
Yum Cha Gallery

Cafes in Burleigh Waters

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BJ Snacks
Café Biaggi
Euro Grill
Gingernut Cafe
Gold Sushi
Treeview Food Place

Clinics in Burleigh Waters

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Classic Way Family Practice

Dentists in Burleigh Waters

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Treeview Dental Care

Veterinaries in Burleigh Waters

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Vets
Vetcall Burleigh

Gas Stations in Burleigh Waters

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Treetops
Freedom Fuels
Pacific Petroleum

Banks in Burleigh Waters

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Burleigh Waters

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Burleigh Town Centre
TreeTops Plaza Shopping Centre

Gyms in Burleigh Waters

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Globe Gym
SK Fitness
TRAIN Fitness

Breweries in Burleigh Waters

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Hops II
Black Hops II
Boxer Brewing Company
Fortitude Brewing
Hound & Stag Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Burleigh Waters

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burleigh Waters

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall 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 AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Tyagarah Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Burleigh Waters

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burleigh Delivery Centre
Burleigh Post Shop

Treatment Centers in Burleigh Waters

40 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Waters

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mary, Mother of Mercy Church
Our Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters has a population of 14,556 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters 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. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

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