Arnold
CibbuanoBurleigh Heads, QLD
October 16th 2006 00:39
“Better Know a Suburb” heads up to the Sunshine Coast’s Burleigh Heads. Burleigh Heads is directly in-between Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise offering a wonderful National Park where you can get to see some fabulous scenery and a range of wildlife, as well as some great Gold Coast beaches. The beaches in Burleigh are lined with beautiful parkland, with picnic and BBQ areas for the whole family. It is a family orientated area with a village atmosphere with a strong sense of local identity and community. It is a popular tourism destination, particularly for families and daytrip visitors from Brisbane. It is a popular tourism destination, particularly for families and daytrip visitors from Brisbane. The profile of Burleigh Heads has been enhanced through its association as the home of the international surf wear company, Billabong. This in turn has added a recognizable business character to the area.
Burleigh Heads, QLD (Postcode: 4220)
Property Price Results for the last 12 months:
Houses:
Average Price $526,000
Median Price $455,000
Change: 3%
Apartments:
Average Price $381,000
Median Price $315,000
Change: 0%
Average prices are the sum of all the property sales results divided by the number of sales. The median price is the exact selling price of the middle most sales price when all the sales are ordered according to their value.
Statistics:
Local population: 4220
Australian born: 76%
Greatest age demographic: 60 years (28%)
Typical resident: Married, of Catholic denomination, living in a freestanding house, employed in the services and clerical profession and with the mortgage fully paid.
Burleigh Heads is the typical contemporary Australian beach escape, combining the sophistication of 21st century living with the universal appeal of beach and a sense of carefree relaxation, from times past. The family-orientated, village atmosphere lends itself to an ideal lifestyle. There is a large elderly community and the temperate climate, natural beauty and quiet lifestyle makes it a popular place for Queenslanders to relocate for retirement. There is a thriving tourist market which has stimulated the growth of local businesses and retail centres. Cultural activities and events have are also resultant from the popularity of the area as a tourist desination. Festivals, markets and community events are omnipresent year round.
The area is very accessible to the state capital, Brisbane. Strategically, the local governing bodies are trying to maintain the picturesque surrounds and are discouraging the development of local garish high rise developments whilst funneling funds into the regenerating and protection of the natural beaches, dunes and national parks.
Burleigh Heads, QLD (Postcode: 4220)
Property Price Results for the last 12 months:
Houses:
Average Price $526,000
Median Price $455,000
Change: 3%
Apartments:
Average Price $381,000
Median Price $315,000
Change: 0%
Average prices are the sum of all the property sales results divided by the number of sales. The median price is the exact selling price of the middle most sales price when all the sales are ordered according to their value.
Statistics:
Local population: 4220
Australian born: 76%
Greatest age demographic: 60 years (28%)
Typical resident: Married, of Catholic denomination, living in a freestanding house, employed in the services and clerical profession and with the mortgage fully paid.
Burleigh Heads is the typical contemporary Australian beach escape, combining the sophistication of 21st century living with the universal appeal of beach and a sense of carefree relaxation, from times past. The family-orientated, village atmosphere lends itself to an ideal lifestyle. There is a large elderly community and the temperate climate, natural beauty and quiet lifestyle makes it a popular place for Queenslanders to relocate for retirement. There is a thriving tourist market which has stimulated the growth of local businesses and retail centres. Cultural activities and events have are also resultant from the popularity of the area as a tourist desination. Festivals, markets and community events are omnipresent year round.
The area is very accessible to the state capital, Brisbane. Strategically, the local governing bodies are trying to maintain the picturesque surrounds and are discouraging the development of local garish high rise developments whilst funneling funds into the regenerating and protection of the natural beaches, dunes and national parks.
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