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QLD › Burleigh Heads › The Esplanade

U25H, 238 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

For saleUnit

$3,900,000

For sale

Asking

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

502 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $3,900,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $3,900,000(Listing record · 10 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 502 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationAsk is 95% above the Burleigh Heads median recorded sale ($2,000,000, n=59, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at Burleigh Heads's advertised median rent ($910/wk), implied gross yield would be 1.21% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$3,900,000

Asking · $7,769/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Burleigh Heads at a glance

11,844

People

$2,000,000

Median sale

$910/wk

Median rent

2.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Burleigh Heads report →

Vs Burleigh Heads

+95.0%

Median sale

Suburb $2,000,000

-1.16 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 2.37%

Suburb median $2,000,000 from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Purchase Price
$3,900,000
Stamp Duty (Queensland)
$204,775
Transfer/Registration Fee
$17,568
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$4,126,043

$226,043 on top of the price (5.8% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Queensland)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Pre-filled with Burleigh Heads's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
-0.29%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-213,980
Interest cover (DSCR)
-0.06
Annual rent
$47,320
Operating expenses
$58,500
Loan amount
$3,120,000
Annual interest
$202,800
Gross yield
1.21%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

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

Property history

  1. Listed$3,900,000available10 Aug 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

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Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $910/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.2%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Burleigh Heads in one glance

Burleigh Heads at a glance

11,844

People

$2,000,000

Median sale

$910/wk

Median rent

2.37%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 59 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Burleigh Heads report →

Keep researching

  • Why Burleigh Heads? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Burleigh Heads →
  • Other records on The Esplanade →

Listing material

Listed by PRD Burleigh Heads

Exceptional Sub-Penthouse Living with Panoramic Coastal & Hinterland Views

A rare opportunity awaits to secure an exceptional sub-penthouse residence positioned high on the 25th floor of the tightly held and highly regarded 'Burleigh Surf' Apartments.

Sprawling across an impressive 241sqm, this substantial three-bedroom residence delivers an extraordinary sense of scale, breathtaking panoramic views and an enviable absolute beachfront lifestyle in one of Burleigh Heads' most sought-after locations.

Occupying a prized North-East aspect, the apartment enjoys uninterrupted 280-degree views extending across the sparkling Pacific Ocean, along the coastline, towards the Surfers Paradise skyline and across the Gold Coast hinterland. Elevated high above Burleigh Beach, the outlook is expansive, ever-changing and guaranteed to impress.

Read the full description

From the moment you enter, the scale and grandeur of this remarkable residence are immediately apparent. Generous open-plan living and dining spaces are bathed in natural light and flow effortlessly to the expansive wrap-around balcony, creating an exceptional indoor-outdoor setting for entertaining, relaxing and taking in the spectacular coastal panorama.

The well-appointed entertainer's kitchen takes full advantage of the incredible outlook and features stone benchtops, quality stainless-steel appliances, extensive storage and generous preparation space. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee or entertaining guests, the views provide a spectacular backdrop from every angle.

The oversized master suite offers a private sanctuary with uninterrupted ocean and hinterland views, complemented by a generous ensuite featuring a luxurious spa bath and his-and-hers walk-in robes. A dedicated home office or study nook adds further versatility to this substantial retreat.

Two additional generously proportioned bedrooms feature built-in robes and beautiful hinterland outlooks, serviced by a spacious main bathroom complete with a lavish spa bath the perfect place to unwind while enjoying picturesque sunset views.

A separate laundry and additional powder room provide practical convenience, while the overall scale of the apartment offers an exceptional level of space rarely found in beachfront living.

Beyond the residence, 'Burleigh Surf' delivers an impressive suite of resort-style amenities set amongst beautifully maintained grounds. Residents enjoy direct beach access, an indoor heated pool and spa within a glass conservatorium, a newly renovated outdoor resort pool, tennis court, games room, BBQ entertaining areas, landscaped gardens and secure underground parking.

Positioned just moments from the sand and surf, this is a lifestyle defined by convenience. Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Headland are right on your doorstep, while the renowned James Street precinct is an easy stroll away, offering an exceptional selection of award-winning restaurants, vibrant cafés, designer boutiques, supermarkets and everyday amenities.

Combining remarkable scale, an elevated 25th-floor position, breathtaking 280-degree views and an iconic beachfront address, this is a truly special opportunity to secure a residence of distinction in the heart of Burleigh Heads.

Features:

- Exceptional 25th-floor sub-penthouse residence, expansive 241sqm floorplan

- Prized North-East aspect with spectacular 280-degree panoramic views

- Uninterrupted Pacific Ocean, coastline, city skyline and hinterland outlooks

- Generous open-plan living and dining, expansive wrap-around balcony

- Three generous bedrooms, oversized master suite with ocean and hinterland views

- His-and-hers walk-in robes and luxurious ensuite with spa bath

- Two additional bedrooms with built-in robes, spacious main bathroom with spa bath

- Well-appointed entertainer's kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances

- Extensive kitchen storage and bench space, separate laundry with additional powder room

- One secure car space and only two apartments per floor

- Direct beach access, approx. 50m to Burleigh Beach

- Easy stroll to James Street, shopping, dining, schools & local walking tracks

Burleigh Surf - Building amenities:

- Secure underground car parking & designated visitor parking

- Secure building/digital security access with intercom

- Indoor heated pool & spa with surrounding sunbeds for use

- Designated toilets, showers and change rooms for pool area

- On-site management and Games Room

- Outdoor pool with BBQ areas with plenty of tables and seating

- Tennis court with rackets and tennis balls available for hire at reception

- Immaculate gardens & landscaping, direct access to the beach

This is your opportunity to experience the very best of Burleigh Heads. Where an extraordinary beachfront position, world-class views and an exceptional coastal lifestyle come together. Residences of this scale and elevation are rarely offered, making this an opportunity not to be missed.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, no warranty is given by the vendor or the agent as to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must instead satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Listing description written by Braiden Smith, PRD Burleigh Heads — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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