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Burleigh Heads is a coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast in the state of Queensland. It has an elevation of 80 metres above sea level. Burleigh Heads is a prestigious and influential local landmark. This suburb is situated 13.4 km south of Surfers Paradise and 87.9 km South South-East of Brisbane. Burleigh Heads has a total land area of 10.2 km². There are 67 parks in Burleigh Heads that cover about 19.1% of the total land area. 

There is a high demand for residential properties in Burleigh Heads. Noticeably, the size of apartments in Burleigh Heads is slightly smaller than those of the neighboring suburbs. The population of Burleigh Heads was summed up as 9,188 in the year 2011. By the year 2016, a 9.6% increase was recorded, thus bringing the population to 10,077. 

60% of the population work full-time jobs in Burleigh Heads. A majority work in a professional occupation. The next common occupations are technicians and traders. In addition, 49% of households in Burleigh Heads are couples without children. Other types of households in Burleigh Heads are one-parent families and families with children. The median age of the residents of this suburb is 41 years.

Houses in Burleigh Heads have a median sale price of $1,100,000. Units, on the other hand, have a median sale price of $673,000. The median price change in the last one year was impressive. Investors witnessed a 22.27% median price change for units and a 29.45% median price change for houses. In addition, rental houses had a median rent of $680 per week while units were pegged at $578 per week in the last 1 year. 

• The median gross yield for rental units was 4.5% in the last 12 months
• Rental houses had a median gross yield of 3.2% in the last 1 year
• The compound growth rate for houses and units in Burleigh Heads was 10.8% and 8.5%, respectively, in the last 12 months

Burleigh Heads conveyancing is crucial. It is not outright compulsory in this suburb of Gold Coast. It is, however, required if you want to mitigate errors and lower the associated risks when purchasing a residential property. Conveyancing is basically the transfer of ownership of real estate property from one person to another. As a first-time buyer of real estate property in Burleigh Heads, you might assume that the processes are very straightforward. This is usually not the case in the state of Queensland. 

A conveyancer has the experience to make the processes simpler for you and protect you against unfavourable situations. Your Burleigh Heads conveyancer knows exactly what to include and what to exclude from the contract of sale. Generally, conveyancers are required to handle your conveyancing with skill and diligence. 

To successfully obtain the legal title of a real estate property requires the ability to pay attention to detail. Unfortunately, there are several things the buyer of a real estate property in Burleigh Heads might overlook or not pay needed attention to. Those overlooked areas can pose a threat to the success of the process. Enlisting the service of a conveyancing lawyer will ensure that such mistakes are not made. It will ultimately leave you assured and relaxed as the conveyancer takes charge of the entire process. 

A Burleigh Heads conveyancing lawyer will offer you sound legal advice. They will also offer you insights into the consequences of certain steps you take during the course of settlement. Most times, your conveyancing lawyer won’t be able to offer conclusive answers to some complicated issues. Nonetheless, they will carry out a risk analysis for you. LEAD Conveyancing offer reliable professionals to cater to your conveyancing needs.

The Burleigh Heads area was occupied by the indigenous tribe referred to as the Kombumerri clan. They lived in this area for thousands of years before the arrival of the Europeans. Burleigh Heads was surveyed in the year 1971. Land sales began a year later. Geographically, Burleigh Heads juts out into the coral sea. The Burleigh Heads area is split into two parts; the north-eastern part and the south-western part. While the north-eastern part is bounded by the coral sea, the south-western part protrudes inland along Tallebudgera Creek. 

Geologically, Burleigh Heads can be said to have formed not less than 20 million years ago. The headland protruding into the coral sea was formed from molten magma from the eruptions of Mount Warning. In terms of transportation, Translink serves the entirety of Burleigh Heads. The main bus stop is located on the Gold Coast highway. As of 2016, about 69% of people living in Burleigh Heads were born in Australia. New Zealand, England, Brazil, and Scotland are the next common countries of birth. 

Suburbs surrounding Burleigh Heads include: 

• Burleigh Waters
• Varsity Lakes
• Miami
• Palm Beach
• Elanora
• Tallebudgera

Burleigh Heads is largely bounded on the north by Miami and the south by Palm Beach. The impressive views of the Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim are captivating from Burleigh Heads. Whether you see this suburb as home or a holiday spot, you’re right. There are a variety of things to do and places to visit in Burleigh Heads, they include: 

Burleigh Heads Beach 

This beach is a delight for surfers. However, for those who are not surfing, there’s plenty of shade to relax in. Take a walk on the beach and enjoy the cool sea breeze. There’s also the opportunity to have a blissful picnic with friends and family. The overall view is awesome, and the nearby restaurants offer great delicacies.

Burleigh Head National Park 

If you have one or two hours of spare time, it’s great to spend it at this National Park. Take a hike here and enjoy the direct ocean breeze that keeps you refreshed. Engage in a brisk walk at this National Park and keep fit. If you pay good attention, you might be lucky to see a koala. While you’re here, do make sure that you take a dip in the clear water. 

David Fleay Wildlife Park 

For wildlife enthusiasts, this park is a dream come true. This small park features a variety of reptiles and birds. The animals are basically in their natural habitat and are routinely cared for. The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. 

Other interesting places to visit and things to do in Burleigh Heads include: 

• Tumgun Lookout
• Burleigh Market
• John Laws Park
• Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
• Burleigh Brewing Company