Fraser Coast Regional Council
Burrum Heads
Burrum Heads at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,538
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Burrum Heads.
Burrum Heads (4659) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Burrum Heads has roughly 2,538 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burrum Heads scores 12/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burrum Heads's population at 2,538, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,538
Median age
64
Family households
72%
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
2,538
Median age: 64
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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 Fraser Coast Regional 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional 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.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burrum Heads.
Local schools for Burrum Heads
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Government School Catchment
Howard State School
Torbanlea State School
Goodwood State School
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Frequently asked
About Burrum Heads.
- What is the Burrum Heads postcode?
- Burrum Heads is in the 4659 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burrum Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Burrum Heads?
- There are 20 schools serving Burrum Heads on this page, including Howard State School, Torbanlea State School, Xavier Catholic College.
- How walkable is Burrum Heads?
- Burrum Heads has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burrum Heads?
- Burrum Heads is close to Woodgate, Pacific Haven, Burrum River, Toogoom, Buxton.
- What is the population of Burrum Heads?
- Burrum Heads has approximately 2,538 residents. The median age is 64.
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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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