Burnett Heads at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,908
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Burnett Heads.
The postcode for Burnett Heads is 4670 (QLD).
Burnett Heads (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.
Burnett Heads has roughly 2,908 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burnett Heads scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnett Heads's population at 2,908, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,908
Median age
55
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
2,908
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnett Heads.
Local schools for Burnett Heads
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Government School Catchment
Burnett Heads State School
Bargara State School
Kalkie State School
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Frequently asked
About Burnett Heads.
- What is the Burnett Heads postcode?
- Burnett Heads is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
- Where is Burnett Heads?
- Burnett Heads is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4670, in the Burnett region.
- What is the average rent in Burnett Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Burnett Heads?
- There are 6 schools serving Burnett Heads on this page, including Burnett Heads State School, Bargara State School, Kalkie State School.
- How walkable is Burnett Heads?
- Burnett Heads has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Burnett Heads?
- Burnett Heads is close to Fairymead, Mon Repos, Rubyanna, Qunaba, Kalkie.
- What is the population of Burnett Heads?
- The population of Burnett Heads is approximately 2,908 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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