Living in Burleigh Waters
Get a feel for the neighbourhood, from the lakes and parks to the weekly shop.
Read the guideGet to know Burleigh Waters
The quieter side of Burleigh
Welcome to Burleigh Waters. Just inland from Burleigh Heads, this is a neighbourhood of lakes, local parks and places to stop for coffee, with the beach and headland nearby.
Make yourself at home. Find a playground for the kids, pick somewhere for lunch or take a walk beside the water. If you’re here on holiday or getting to know a new part of town, the suburb guide will help you find your way around.
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Burleigh Waters local guides
From a coffee stop to the school run, get to know your part of Burleigh Waters.
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Parks, lakes & walks
Find a picnic spot by the lake, a playground for the kids or somewhere to walk.
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Shops & cafés
Find useful stops for the weekly shop, a morning coffee and the everyday essentials.
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Schools in Burleigh Waters
Find local and nearby schools, with a campus map, enrolments and application information.
Read the guideGetting around
Plan local trips, rail connections and airport journeys from your own front door.
Read the guideWaters or Heads?
Compare the lakeside neighbourhood with the coast and see how each fits your routine.
Read the guideMoving to Burleigh Waters
Work through the practical checks, from inspection day to your first week.
Read the guidePhotography shows Caningeraba State School and nearby Burleigh Heads locations. Locations & credits.
Burleigh Waters or Heads?
The two suburbs are neighbours, but they offer a different setting for everyday life.
See how the parks, schools, shops and regular journeys compare before deciding which side suits you.
Compare the two suburbs