Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Burleigh Heads
9 km²
A much older population than the state average defines Burleigh Heads, where the typical resident is 44. This coastal community is an affluent and highly educated hub with a notable number of retirees, as nearly a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over. It is a high-density area where apartments are common and the lifestyle is very walkable. The neighborhood has grown steadily, adding over 1,100 people since 2011.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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Residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with 23.6% aged 65 and over. This trend is paired with a small population of children, as those under 15 make up only 11.5%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia (69.8%), though 21.4% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.
English is the primary language for 83.1% of the community. Only 7.2% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
The community is increasingly secular, with 44.2% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure and has risen 22 points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average and reflects a significant increase since 2011.
Typical personal weekly income is $883, which is a little above the national figure. Higher earners are also common, with 13.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.0%) and fewer people needing daily help (4.2%) than in most other areas.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in similar areas, and volunteering has fallen to 12.7% since 2011.
First Nations residents are far older (typical age 31) and more likely to have finished Year 12 (52.7%) compared to the national figures.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 33.1% of households.
Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 51.3% of homes. Renting is more common than the national average, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $480.
While 17.5% of people work from home—well above the state average—public transport use is low at 1.4%, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 46.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 53.6%. The workforce is concentrated in healthcare, construction, and hospitality.
Burleigh Heads is a high-advantage area with a strong business presence, hosting 3,062 businesses and scoring well for education and job skills.
The area experiences very high annual rainfall (1,688mm) and is generally cooler than the state average in summer.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 92.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub and 96.4% near a park.