Burleigh Heads Suburb Profile | Property Market & Development Guide | ACRES

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

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Suburb Profile4220

Burleigh Heads

Gold Coast City Council · 87km south of Brisbane

Median House

$1,900,000

Median Unit

$1,200,000

Population

12,500

Avg Land Size

550m²

From CBD

87km south of Brisbane

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Burleigh Heads

Annual Growth (Houses)

+14.5%

Annual Growth (Units)

+12.5%

Rental Yield (Houses)

3.5%

Rental Yield (Units)

5.0%

Avg. Days on Market

Vacancy Rate

1.0%

5-Year House Growth

+100%

5-Year Unit Growth

+89%

Market Demand

High

5-Year Median Price Trend

Houses
Units

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads is the Gold Coast's most beloved village-style beachside suburb. The iconic Burleigh Headland national park, world-class surf break, and James Street dining precinct create an unmatched coastal lifestyle. The suburb has experienced explosive growth as interstate migrants seek its relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Burleigh commands some of the Gold Coast's highest property prices.

Development Potential

Moderate. Height restrictions and the suburb's village character limit high-rise development, but medium-density sites are extremely valuable. The light rail extension to Burleigh will be transformational. Any development must respect the established low-to-medium scale that defines Burleigh's appeal.

Key Zoning: Medium Density Residential, Low-Medium Density, Village Centre

Growth Drivers

Light rail extension catalyst
Interstate migration demand
Village character scarcity premium
James Street precinct maturation
Surf culture lifestyle appeal

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Living in Burleigh Heads

Infrastructure

Burleigh Headland National Park
James Street dining precinct
Burleigh beach and surf break
Village retail strip
Future G:link light rail extension

Transport

Surfside bus network
Future G:link light rail extension
Coastal cycling paths
M1 Pacific Motorway access
Close to Gold Coast Airport

Lifestyle

World-class surf and headland walks
James Street dining and boutiques
Village Markets (weekends)
National park and wildlife
Relaxed coastal village atmosphere

Burleigh Heads Location

Burleigh Heads, 4220 · Gold Coast City Council

What's Nearby in Burleigh Heads

Schools, parks, transport, shopping and education within Burleigh Heads and surrounds

Schools

Burleigh Heads State School
Miami State High School
Marymount College

Parks & Recreation

Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Headland
Justin Clarke Park
Burleigh Beach

Shopping

Stockland Burleigh Heads
James Street Burleigh
Woolworths Burleigh

Transport

Burleigh Heads Bus Interchange
Route 700 Gold Coast Bus

Burleigh Heads Articles

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How Infrastructure Is Driving Burleigh Heads Property Values

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Selling Your Burleigh Heads Home to a Developer: A Complete Guide

Step-by-step process for selling your Burleigh Heads property as a development site for maximum value.

Burleigh Heads Development Hotspots: Where Developers Want to Buy

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.