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What to know about West Burleigh.
The postcode for West Burleigh is 4219 (QLD).
West Burleigh (4219) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
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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 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Burleigh.
Local schools for West Burleigh
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Government School Catchment
Elanora State High School
Palm Beach State School
Burleigh Heads State School
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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 West Burleigh.
- What is the West Burleigh postcode?
- West Burleigh is in the 4219 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is West Burleigh?
- West Burleigh is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4219, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What schools are in West Burleigh?
- There are 20 schools serving West Burleigh on this page, including St Andrews Lutheran College, Marymount College, Marymount Primary School.
- What suburbs are near West Burleigh?
- West Burleigh is close to Burleigh Dc, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Town, Tally Valley, Burleigh Bc.
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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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