Burleigh Waters at a glance
Median house
$1,595,000
Median unit
$775,500
Walk score
82
Very walkable
Population
14.6k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Burleigh Waters.
The postcode for Burleigh Waters is 4220 (QLD).
The median house price in Burleigh Waters is $1,595,000.
Burleigh Waters (4220) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,595,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Burleigh Waters has roughly 14,556 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burleigh Waters scores 82/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burleigh Waters's population at 14,556, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,556
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,595,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $775,500, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $319,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,595,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $775,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$790/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$1,595,000
$775,500
14,556
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.59% (median rent $1100/wk against a $1,595,000 price tag). Units yield 5.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.59%
Based on $1,595,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.30%
Based on $775,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
82
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burleigh Waters.
Local schools for Burleigh Waters
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Government School Catchment
Caningeraba State School
Burleigh Heads State School
Varsity College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burleigh Waters.
- What is the median house price in Burleigh Waters?
- The median house price in Burleigh Waters, QLD 4220 is $1,595,000. The median unit price is $775,500.
- What is the Burleigh Waters postcode?
- Burleigh Waters is in the 4220 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Burleigh Waters?
- Burleigh Waters is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4220, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burleigh Waters?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1100, for units it's $790.
- What schools are in Burleigh Waters?
- There are 20 schools serving Burleigh Waters on this page, including Caningeraba State School, Burleigh Heads State School, Marymount College.
- How walkable is Burleigh Waters?
- Burleigh Waters has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burleigh Waters?
- Burleigh Waters is close to Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Town, Tally Valley, Burleigh Bc, Varsity Lakes.
- What is the population of Burleigh Waters?
- The population of Burleigh Waters is approximately 14,556 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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