Burleigh Heads QLD Property Investment

Burleigh Heads has compounded at 4.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,999,952 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 22 days (sellers have the leverage).

• Median house: $1,999,952 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $1,339,844
• Gross yield: 3.2% | Net yield: 1.8%
• 5yr price CAGR: 4.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
• Population: 10,572 | Owner-occupier rate: 68% | Affluence: High

• Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

• Vacancy: 1.2% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
• Median weekly rent: $1,250/wk | Days on market: 22 (improving)
• Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

• Median nightly rate: $572/night | Occupancy: 44%
• Estimated annual STR gross: ~$91,793/yr
• vs long-term rent: $65,000/yr (+41% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Operational)
• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 (Airport Extension) (Under Procurement)
• Transport: Varsity Lakes station 3.3km away

If Burleigh Heads maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $2,299,945 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Burleigh Heads pull back 10-15% from $1,999,952, with vacancy rising to 2.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
• - Flood risk: MODERATE (qld_elevation_proxy) — part of the suburb sits near waterways or in a mapped flood-prone area

• Sheldon (QLD): $1,826,105 median, 1.8% yield, 10.9% 1yr growth
• Wishart (QLD): $1,618,366 median, 2.6% yield, 23.1% 1yr growth
• Stafford (QLD): $1,436,918 median, 2.5% yield, 15.0% 1yr growth

Burleigh Heads offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.0%.

• Entry range: $1,799,957 – $2,199,947
• Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
• Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.