Burrum Heads at a glance
2,967
People
$800,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Burrum Heads › Burrum Heads Rd
For sale
For sale
0
Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Car spaces
623,120 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded Land sales in Burrum Heads (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $453/m² of land (n=13). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Burrum Heads at a glance
2,967
People
$800,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $632/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. No recorded off-street parking — often a discount versus the suburb median for the same beds.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Burrum Heads at a glance
2,967
People
$800,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
4.11%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White Hervey BayBurrum Heads is a rapidly evolving coastal town within the Fraser Coast Region, positioned approximately 28 kilometres north of Hervey Bay. Known for its relaxed seaside lifestyle, the area is now firmly on the radar for future residential growth, driven by increasing demand, expanding infrastructure, and ongoing development activity throughout the township.
This significant landholding presents a compelling development opportunity (subject to council approval). Surrounded by active and approved developments, with multiple neighbouring properties already holding Development Approvals, the property sits within a clearly defined growth corridor. Burrum Heads continues to expand at a consistent pace, with population growth and infrastructure investment reinforcing its long-term development potential.
Comprising approximately 623,646 square metres (62.36 hectares), the site offers predominantly flat, highly usable land-an increasingly rare asset in coastal locations. The western portion of the property rises gently, providing natural elevation that enhances drainage, outlook, and design flexibility. This topography lends itself to a variety of potential development outcomes (STCA), while also offering the option to establish a premium homestead or lifestyle estate positioned to capture panoramic views and long-term tranquillity.
From a lifestyle perspective, Burrum Heads delivers the coastal appeal that underpins buyer demand-wide open spaces, proximity to waterways, and a strong community atmosphere. Local amenities include a tavern, bowls club, bakery, butcher, and essential services, with a newly approved supermarket set to be developed just moments away behind the service station, further strengthening the town's liveability and retail offering.
Education and family infrastructure are well supported, with Torbanlea State School and Howard State School nearby, alongside a wide selection of private and state schools in Hervey Bay. The convenience of a school bus service passing directly in front of the property adds to its family-friendly appeal-an important driver for future residential uptake.
Connectivity is a key advantage. The Howard Train Station provides a direct rail link from Rockhampton to Brisbane's Central Station, offering a comfortable commuter option and direct access to the Brisbane CBD. In addition, close proximity to the Bruce Highway allows seamless north-south travel, with easy access to Childers and Bundaberg to the north, and Maryborough to the south.
Overall, this property represents a rare opportunity to secure a large-scale, well-located landholding in a growing coastal market. Combining development potential, strong lifestyle appeal, and excellent transport connectivity, it offers a strategic position for future residential outcomes while remaining deeply connected to the relaxed coastal character that defines Burrum Heads.
Listing description written by Craig Rugg, Ray White Hervey Bay — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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