Average rent in Burleigh Heads, QLD — 2026

Burleigh Heads is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 81km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 9,176 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $480/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 35% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$480/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,176

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Brisbane
81 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
33%
Flats / apartments
51%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Burleigh Heads

Renting in Burleigh Heads costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $480/week, which is 34% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (35%) living mostly in flats and apartments (51%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 21% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Burleigh Heads is 81km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Burleigh Heads?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Burleigh Heads, QLD was $480. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Burleigh Heads rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Burleigh Heads came in at $480 — 34% above. Burleigh Heads sits 81km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 33% separate houses and 51% flats).
Which suburbs near Burleigh Heads have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Burleigh Heads's $480/week (ABS 2021): Sheldon - Mount Cotton, Redland Bay, Arundel. On the higher end, you've got Varsity Lakes, Chelmer - Graceville, The Gap. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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