Burleigh Heads
Southern Gold Coast · QLD 4220
A premium coastal village and the new southern terminus of the Gold Coast light rail.
AusProp Score
2 active projects tracked
5,588 listings within 15km
Major project confirmed
Based on 3 of 5 possible signals — infrastructure, jobs and planning data are always real and sourced. Rental yield and capital growth aren't counted yet for this suburb: its current market figures are illustrative estimates, not an independently sourced snapshot. Guide only, not financial advice.
- Transport — Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
- Transport — Pacific Motorway (M1) Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade
Signal summary
Burleigh Heads has 2 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (under construction). The median house price is around $2.21m, with auction clearance strengthening and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 2.8%.
Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.
Burleigh Heads's timeline
Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:
- Josephine 18-storey tower near sell-out with $180M sales surge
- Burly Residences 24-storey luxury tower gets council approval
- One Burleigh 17-storey ultra-luxury tower construction underway
- Low Impact Industry Use Approved — Burleigh Heads
- 35-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development — Burleigh Heads
- Multi-use Commercial Development at 2 Mieke Court
- Centro Burleigh Heads
- Mixed-Use Commercial Hub — Kortum Drive
What happened last time: the Gold Coast Light Rail
Burleigh Heads sits on this corridor. Two independent university studies tracked property values near light rail stations from 1996 to 2016. Here's what actually happened — not a projection, a record.
This is historical research on the Gold Coast's existing light rail (Stages 1–2) — not a guarantee any future project repeats it. We show it because it's the most rigorously documented Gold Coast precedent for how transit signals have actually played out here, and it's why AusProp surfaces planning and funding signals rather than waiting for ribbon-cuttings.
Infrastructure timeline
2 active · 1 completedCommercial intelligence
3 signals- Private MedicalAnnounced
Multi-use Commercial Development at 2 Mieke Court
Spotted 6 weeks ago
This development introduces a mix of shop, showroom, food/drink, office, and health care services to the Burleigh Heads area. The inclusion of health care and food/drink outlets indicates growing service demand in this pocket, typically supporting local capital growth by increasing precinct amenity for residential occupants.
- Hardware & TradeOpening Soon
Centro Burleigh Heads
Centro Burleigh Heads 14-unit industrial complex at 1-14/3 Fremantle Street achieved 6 pre-sales across 99-193 sqm units before construction. Completion expected Q3 2026. High-quality architecturally designed units with dual driveway, high-clearance ceilings. Strong pre-sale velocity (42% sold pre-construction) in industrial sector indicates tightness of supply and investor appetite for Burleigh commercial hub. Positioning as lifestyle-integrated business corridor strengthens long-term value.
- Gym / FitnessAnnounced
Mixed-Use Commercial Hub — Kortum Drive
Material change of use approval for showroom, food/drink, office and indoor sport/recreation indicates Burleigh Heads is attracting mixed-use commercial investment. Indoor sport facilities (likely gym) signal young, affluent demographic typical of premium Gold Coast suburbs. Multi-use approval suggests developer confidence in localised demand across retail, hospitality and fitness sectors.
Planning & zoning
10 decisions10 major approvals in the pipeline — significant new supply could soften rents short-term before population absorbs it.
- Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
Major 396-Unit Mixed-Use Development in Burleigh Heads
Spotted 8 weeks ago
1873 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
A significant Material Change of Use application for 198 multiple dwellings and 198 short-term accommodation units located on the Gold Coast Highway.
Investor note
This high-density development significantly increases local supply and tourism capacity in the premium Burleigh Heads market. The large scale suggests a strong developer belief in the area's long-term growth and high demand for both residential and short-term stay assets.
Source ↗MCU/2022/179 - Major projectMajor DA ApprovedIn Effect
Josephine 18-storey tower near sell-out with $180M sales surge
Mosaic Property Group's Josephine project on The Esplanade has achieved near sell-out of 30 luxury apartments within months of release in late 2025, with some units reaching $13 million. Represents one of highest-velocity sales at Burleigh's premium end.
Investor note
Demonstrates extraordinary depth of demand in luxury apartment market and structural shift toward long-term owner-occupiers seeking quality locations. Validates beachfront development economics for investors.
- Major projectMajor DA ApprovedIn Effect
Burly Residences 24-storey luxury tower gets council approval
David Devine's $430-million Burly Residences development on The Esplanade has won approval from Gold Coast City Council. The 24-storey tower comprises 101 apartments and penthouses. Early site works commenced March 2026.
Investor note
Major beachfront development securing 101 dwellings at premium price point signals continued investor confidence in Burleigh's luxury market. Development value and scale indicates area-shaping significance for long-term capital growth.
- Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2022
Mixed-Use Residential Development - 55 Units in Burleigh Heads
Spotted 8 weeks ago
1805 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
A Material Change of Use application for a 55-unit multiple dwelling development, including food and drink outlets and office space at 1805 Gold Coast Highway.
Investor note
The development represents significant densification in a high-demand coastal suburb. The inclusion of commercial and office spaces on the Gold Coast Highway suggests a shift toward more integrated mixed-use living, which typically supports sustained property value growth for surrounding residential assets.
Source ↗MCU/2020/579 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
Arbour Project Stage 3: 66-Lot Residential Subdivision
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Sullivan Road, Burleigh Heads
A combined application for the reconfiguration of a lot into 66 residential lots and the development of 66 detached dwelling houses at Sullivan Road, Burleigh Heads.
Investor note
This project represents a significant expansion of residential stock in a highly sought-after coastal suburb, contributing to local population density and demand for supporting infrastructure. Investors should monitor this for potential price appreciation in the immediate precinct as the Arbour estate reaches maturity.
Source ↗COM/2021/330 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
46-Unit Residential Development in Burleigh Heads
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
A Material Change of Use application for a multiple dwelling development comprising 46 units located at 1871 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads.
Investor note
This development represents a densification of the high-demand Burleigh Heads corridor. Adding 46 units signals sustained appetite for high-density living in a lifestyle-focused coastal suburb, likely attracting professional or downsizing demographics.
Source ↗MCU/2022/470 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
80-Unit Residential Development — 1929 Gold Coast Highway
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
A proposed material change of use for 80 multiple dwellings located on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads.
Investor note
This development contributes to the high-density transformation of the Gold Coast Highway corridor, indicating strong developer confidence in the Burleigh Heads market. The scale of 80 units signals significant long-term population growth and lifestyle demand in this prime coastal precinct.
Source ↗MCU/2022/316 - Major DA ApprovedIn Effect
One Burleigh 17-storey ultra-luxury tower construction underway
MAYD Group and Formplus commenced construction on One Burleigh at 88 The Esplanade, a 17-storey tower with 16 full-floor residences (4 bedrooms, up to 425 sqm). Nearly half units pre-sold at $8.85M-$15M+.
Investor note
Signals confidence in ultra-premium market with full-floor designs commanding premium pricing. Location on prime beachfront with near-complete pre-sales demonstrates resilient high-end demand despite economic uncertainty.
- Major DA ApprovedApproved
Low Impact Industry Use Approved — Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads — Greg Chappell Drive corridor
Material Change of Use approval for low-impact industrial use at 28 Greg Chappell Drive. This represents a strategic land-use shift in the Burleigh Heads precinct, converting existing land to industrial/employment purposes.
Investor note
Low-impact industrial approvals in coastal growth suburbs signal diversification of local economy beyond residential and retail. This approval indicates council support for employment-generating uses in Burleigh Heads, which can drive long-term rental demand and capital growth in surrounding residential stock as workforce demand increases.
Source ↗MCU/2026/255 - Major DA ApprovedProposed
35-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development — Burleigh Heads
The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads
Material Change of Use application for a 35-dwelling multiple residential development at a prime beachfront location on The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads. This represents a significant densification of a strategic coastal precinct.
Investor note
Large-scale residential infill on Gold Coast's premium beachfront indicates sustained developer confidence in Burleigh Heads as a high-value residential market. Approval would support rental yield and capital growth for nearby properties and signal broader urban intensification along the Esplanade corridor.
Source ↗MCU/2026/238
Nearby signals
6 within ~7kmAnnounced · in Miami, ~2.3km away
Proposed · in Miami, ~2.3km away
Proposed · in Palm Beach, ~3.4km away
Proposed · in Palm Beach, ~3.4km away
Proposed · in Palm Beach, ~3.4km away
Proposed · in Palm Beach, ~3.4km away
From tracked suburbs within ~7km. Nearby signals are shown for context — they don't count toward this suburb's signal count or AusProp Score.
Local services
42 amenitiesTransport5
Education5
Healthcare8
Retail & Shopping6
Childcare6
Recreation8
Community4
Jobs activity
Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-27. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.
Price history
Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected
Market snapshot
* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch. Rent / week is a real figure — source: HTAG Analytics.
For sale now
78 properties currently for sale
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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.