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Burleigh Waters

QLD 4220 · Gold Coast

14,556 (2021) → 15,137 est. (2025)

72
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,556
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
83
Safety score
52
Transport score

Burleigh Waters is a suburb in Gold Coast, QLD 4220, about 79km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Burleigh Waters are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is right by the coast. Burleigh Waters has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.

79.5 km
To Brisbane CBD
1.8 km
To coast
$1,100/wk
Median rent (house)
3.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

14,556
Population
42
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,735
vs NSW median-6.2%
Bachelor degree or higher35.4%
Born in Australia72.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,841 / 140 / 1,419

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.94%), England (5.04%), South Africa (1.04%), Brazil (1.02%), Japan (0.71%)

Top languages: Portuguese (1.31%), Japan (0.86%), Spanish (0.65%), French (0.42%), Italian (0.34%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$1,100 / $790 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

83
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gold Coast local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

89
Break & enter dwelling611/100k
15
Steal from dwelling103/100k
55
Motor vehicle theft378/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
6
Robbery41/100k
136
Non-domestic assault934/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 890 (all categories, latest year)6,113 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

77

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

38
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Marymount Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
  • Marymount CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1070
  • Caningeraba State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Burleigh Heads State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1048
  • Varsity CollegeCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1065
  • Miami State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1034
  • Miami State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1061
  • Gold Coast Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1067
  • Robina State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1054
  • King's Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1079
  • St Andrews Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1105
  • Palm Beach State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1053
  • Hillcrest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1105
  • Australian Industry Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1036
  • Elanora State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1022

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
56Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationVarsity Lakes station (3.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.4°C
Summer max
21.0°C
Winter max
1,340mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

115 in suburbSupermarkets
8720 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7436 in suburbParks
3517 in suburbPlaygrounds
19819 in suburbPools
489 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
177 in suburbGPs
103 in suburbPharmacies
152 in suburbChildcare
61 in suburbLibraries
13943 in suburbSports fields
52 in suburbVets
Nearest beachBurleigh Beach (1.8 km)
Nearest hospitalRobina Hospital (5.8 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (11.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

56

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

48
Gyms
21
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
139
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

68

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

74
Parks
52
Nature reserves
22
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

63

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
7
Galleries
6
Libraries
0
Arts centres
34
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

58

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

13
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.89
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

10

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

3
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.34

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Burleigh Waters

Is Burleigh Waters safe?

Burleigh Waters has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,113 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Burleigh Waters from Brisbane CBD?

Burleigh Waters is about 79.5 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1063 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters has a transport score of 52/100 and 56 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.