Burleigh Heads State School
Burleigh Heads, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Burleigh Heads is a popular coastal suburb on the Gold Coast, described by Domain as a "thriving hub for entrepreneurs, creatives, and savvy investors" with a "beautiful, family-friendly" character. Specific median weekly household income and median age figures are not provided in the available sources, so I cannot state those exact numbers here. The suburb is known as a beach and surfing location with a mix of holiday apartments and residential housing, suggesting a mid-to-upper range coastal lifestyle. citation:1 citation:2
Most common foreign country of birth
The available search results contain no data on country of birth for Burleigh Heads. The sources returned are unrelated (e.g., Burleigh Pottery in England, Burleigh County in North Dakota), so this information is not found in the provided materials. I cannot provide a percentage or dominant origin from these sources. citation:3 citation:4
Working-parent support (OSHC)
Burleigh Heads State School offers out-of-school-hours care through **YMCA Burleigh Heads OSHC**, which also provides onsite Vacation Care (Holiday Club). The Vacation Care operates from **6.30am to 6.00pm** during all school holidays. Specific before- and after-school care hours are not listed in the source, but the service is confirmed as operating by the school. citation:5
School culture & extracurriculars
The available sources do not provide a formal list of named clubs. However, the school has a known **Dolphin Mural** project (a large-scale art initiative) and participated in a **Burleigh Heads Walking Activity** as an outdoor event. The school serves Prep to Year VII as a coeducational government school. citation:6 citation:7 citation:8
Suburb vibe and groceries
Burleigh Heads has a vibrant local centre on James Street with cafes, delis, retailers, and restaurants, while the suburb itself is bordered by Burleigh Head National Park and Tallebudgera Creek. For specialty groceries, **Greensmith Grocers** at 149 West Burleigh Road is a local grocery store that hosts family-oriented events like a Winter Night Market. General supermarket options are not specifically listed, but IGA is a common Australian chain although no specific Burleigh Heads IGA address was provided. citation:9 citation:10
Weeknight dining options
For casual, family-friendly takeaway you can try **Naami Takeaway** at 47 James Street (offers takeout/delivery). **Try Thai Restaurant** offers Thai food delivery in Burleigh Heads with a minimum $50 delivery order. Another Thai option is **Thai Montien Restaurant** in Burleigh Heads, which is described as cheap, child-friendly, and with quick service. citation:11 citation:12 citation:13
Tutoring & enrichment
The provided search results do not identify any specific tutoring centres located within Burleigh Heads itself. General Queensland-wide directories like **First Tutors Australia** advertise private tuition across the state, but no local physical centre is named. Families may need to search for nearby services in adjacent suburbs. citation:14
Commute to Brisbane CBD
Burleigh Heads is served by the **G:link light rail (L1)**, which runs from Helensvale to Burleigh Heads (listed as normal on Translink). To reach Brisbane CBD, you would take the L1 tram to Helensvale station, then transfer to a Queensland Rail train on the **Varsity Lakes line** to Central Station. Exact travel time and fare are not specified in the sources, but the route is fully integrated with Translink's network with all fares currently 50 cents. citation:15
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burleigh_Heads,_Queensland
- https://www.domain.com.au/news/burleigh-heads-is-this-suburb-the-bondi-beach-of-the-gold-coast-1327566/
- https://burlheadss.eq.edu.au/facilities/out-of-school-hours-care
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFBAA8TMHcI
- https://inforum.com.au/burleigh-heads-walking-activity/
- https://www.schoolmykids.com/school/burleigh-heads-state-school-burleigh-heads-city-of-gold-coast-queensland-australia-s10019936
- https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-birtinya/experience/events/winter-night-market-at-greensmith-grocers
- https://www.doordash.com/store/naami-takeaway-24463559/
- https://www.trythai.com.au/thai-food-delivery-burleigh-heads
- https://restaurantguru.com/Montien-Thai-Restaurant-Gold-Coast
- https://www.firsttutors.com/australia/state/queensland-tutors.php
- https://translink.com.au/
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