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Burrum Heads, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Burrum Heads is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,222. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
2,222 Population 8/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$15,210 Median Income
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Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$15,210 median income, 8.2% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$171,800 home value, $859/mo rent

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About Burrum Heads

Burrum Heads

Burrum Heads is a coastal town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Burrum Heads had a population of 2,538 people.

People

Population2,222
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$15,210
Per Capita$15,210
Unemployment8.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$171,800
Rent$859
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units889

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,222
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-25.1846°, 152.6126°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,210
Median Age64.0 years

About Burrum Heads

Burrum Heads is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,222. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Burrum Heads has a population of 2,222 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age is 64.0 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,222
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
64.0yrs
Median Age
65% above Australia avg
287.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Burrum Heads vs Australia Average

The median household income in Burrum Heads is $15,210, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,210 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $293, 80% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 211 business establishments.

Income: Burrum Heads vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,210
80% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,210
Avg Weekly Wage$293

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)211

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Burrum Heads is $171,800, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $859 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 889 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,800
39% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$859
26% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units889

Property Tax

Climate in Burrum Heads

Burrum Heads has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30.4° 140.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.2° 132.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 145.5
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.2° 65.4
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 85.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.1° 79.5
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.9° 40.1
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 61.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.9° 36.9
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17° / 26.6° 88.0
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.2° 60.9
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.5° 120.8
Burrum Heads has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-25.1846°N, 152.6126°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 139 km
Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 125 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 213 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 223 km
1980 Simon Category 2 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in

Burrum Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Burrum Heads

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Burrum Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burrum and District Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum

Libraries in Burrum Heads

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burrum Heads Library0.0
Hervey Bay Library0.0
Howard Library0.0
Woodgate Beach Library0.0

Gas Stations in Burrum Heads

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burrum Heads United Fuel

Airports Near Burrum Heads

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Orchid Beach AirportOKBSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach AirportSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Burrum Heads

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post - Burrum Heads LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burrum Heads

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burrum Heads Christian Community 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Burrum Heads

What is the population of Burrum Heads?

Burrum Heads has a population of 2,222 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 64.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Burrum Heads expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,210, 80% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,800 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $859 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Burrum Heads?

Burrum Heads has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Burrum Heads?

The job market in Burrum Heads faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $293. There are 211 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Burrum Heads?

The median home value in Burrum Heads is $171,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $859. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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