Burleigh Heads: The laid-back Gold Coast suburb with double-digit house price growth
As the Gold Coast continues to grow exponentially fuelled by waves of sea-changers, there’s a certain suburb to keep an eye on; one where proud locals embrace its inherent beauty and laid-back vibes, and enjoy views of the more frantic areas of the city off in the distance.
Cue Burleigh Heads, a seaside suburb spoiled with a lush national park backdrop, a famous Norfolk pine-lined beach, a burgeoning cosmopolitan scene and a world-class surf break.
All of which begs the question – is this the real surfer’s paradise?
On the up and up
According to Conal Martin, founder and principal of Kingfisher Realty, these reasons are why Burleigh has more permanent residents than any other suburb on this coastal strip, attracting not only holiday-goers but also an evolving slew of newcomers who are eager to call this coastal charmer home.
“You tend to see a large family demographic in Burleigh due to its safe and convenient environment, along with high-end professional couples and retirees who choose to move here for the weather, lifestyle and world-class facilities,” Martin says.
“And then, of course, there are the old-timers, who have witnessed the progress and changes that Burleigh has undergone, yet still love the way the suburb retains its much-loved village feel.”
Going from strength to strength, Domain’s latest House Price Report shows Burleigh Heads’ median house price grew 31.8 per cent over the year to $1.212 million.
“The recent trends in our local market have been changing rapidly from the sale prices to the demographics,” Martin says.The Norfolk pines are an icon of the beach at Burleigh Heads. The suburb, once popular among retirees, now attracts young families and professional couples.
“Take, for instance, 7 Tawarri Crescent, which sold in June 2020 for $2.415 million – to buyers who were a family with four children from Canberra – then, 18 months later, is back on the market with a price guide of $4.31 million, gaining interest from the likes of interstate families and young professional couples based on the Gold Coast.”
Live like a local
While Burleigh’s natural beauty lies in its coastlines, creeks and parklands, a traditional “high street” is found in James Street, where a hub of cafes, restaurants and boutique stores reside, including poke-bowl restaurant Finn Poke and burger bar Two Yolks, owned and operated by local restaurateur Jem Jacinto.
“We are lucky enough to have two businesses in this popular spot of Burleigh Heads, both of which match the fun and energetic vibe of the local lifestyle and provide a level of sophistication that this community demands,” Jacinto says.
He moved to the area from Los Angeles four years ago with his wife Yvette and their now six-year-old son, and the family have come to happily adopt the Burleigh way of life.
“An ideal day would involve spending the morning at the beach or Tallebudgera Creek with the family, followed by brunch at any one of our favourite local cafes,” Jacinto says.
“As the evening approaches, we would grab dinner at one of our restaurants, before then heading to Burleigh Hill for a picnic with friends – this is where we often watch the sunset with gelatos in hand, as we listen to the Sunday-night bongos.”
With a myriad of development projects underway and Burleigh’s glowing reputation continuing to spread, Jacinto predicts there will be plenty of new faces to come.
“We expect the future will bring a larger interstate presence who will join our ever-growing community that includes all facets of people – those who will surely enjoy this dynamic, fun, and naturally beautiful part of the Gold Coast,” he says.
One to watch
Striking, all-embracing and award-winning; Tawarri House is a luxurious residence set within an exclusive locale.
It features polished concrete floors and high, raked ceilings, made complete by a seamless indoor-outdoor design.
Kingfisher Realty’s Conal Martin is accepting expressions of interest with a guide of $4.31 million.
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