Burrum Heads, QLD 4659

Fraser Coast Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4659

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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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.

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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 899 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.

Schools in Burrum Heads

Schools serving Burrum Heads: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Howard State School

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Torbanlea State School

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Goodwood State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
12/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

24,448 offences recorded in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences4,094 (16.7%)
Offences Against Property3,659 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,898 (7.8%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order1,145 (4.7%)
Offences Against the Person1,095 (4.5%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
899 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.0°C
Coldest month, avg min
10.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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.
Where is Burrum Heads?
Burrum Heads is a suburb in the Fraser Coast Regional Council area, QLD 4659.
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?
The population of Burrum Heads is approximately 2,538 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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