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Houses vs Units in Burleigh Waters — Which Segment Is Performing?

Burleigh Waters

Last updated: Q3 2026 — data refreshed monthly on the 1st

Data-driven answers to the questions buyers, sellers, and investors actually ask about Burleigh Waters.

Median House Price (12 months)$1,917,500+8.9% · 12-month trend
Median Days on Market (12 months)28
Active Listings28

Source: Fields Estate analysis of Gold Coast transaction data • Q3 2026 • median is a 12-month rolling figure • days on market is a 12-month rolling median

What have houses sold for in Burleigh Waters?

Half of house sales in Burleigh Waters settled above $1,917,500 (12-month rolling median), a +8.9% change over the trailing 12 months. The 90% confidence interval is $1,850,277–$1,965,000 from 216 recorded sales. Source: Fields Estate analysis of Gold Coast transaction data, Q3 2026.

How long do houses take to sell in Burleigh Waters?

The median time on market in Burleigh Waters is 28 days (12 months to Sept 2026). Source: Fields Estate analysis of Gold Coast transaction data, Q3 2026.

How many houses are for sale in Burleigh Waters?

There are 28 active house listings in Burleigh Waters in the latest daily snapshot. Source: Fields Estate analysis of Gold Coast transaction data, Q3 2026.

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Houses vs units in Burleigh Waters — which segment is performing?

Asking price trends and current median prices compared side-by-side for houses and units in Burleigh Waters. Burleigh Waters is currently rated "Similar Performance."

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10-Year Indexed Price Growth — Burleigh Waters vs Other Suburbs

  • How has each property type in this suburb performed against the broader Gold Coast?
  • Indexed comparison removes price-level differences to focus purely on growth trajectory

What this means

  • A suburb that outperforms on growth may still underperform on yield, and vice versa
  • Past growth patterns are informative but not predictive of future performance

Source: Fields Estate database. Updated monthly on the 1st. Next update: 1 November 2026.

Cumulative Capital Gains — Houses vs Units in Burleigh Waters

  • The race chart shows cumulative percentage gains from a common baseline
  • Units offer lower entry points but have typically delivered smaller capital gains on the Gold Coast

What this means

  • Property type selection significantly impacts long-term returns
  • Houses benefit from land value appreciation; units are more sensitive to supply and strata costs

Source: Fields Estate database. Updated monthly on the 1st. Next update: 1 November 2026.

Asking Price Trends by Property Type in Burleigh Waters

  • Asking prices reflect seller expectations for houses and units separately
  • The gap between house and unit asking prices reveals market segmentation

What this means

  • Different buyer pools drive house and unit pricing independently
  • Understanding which segment is moving helps refine investment strategy

Source: SQM Research. Updated monthly on the 1st. Next update: 1 November 2026.

Current Median Prices — Houses vs Units in Burleigh Waters

  • Current median house prices in absolute dollar terms — see the asking price chart above for the unit comparison
  • The ratio between house and unit prices reveals affordability of different segments

What this means

  • The price gap determines which buyer pool each property type attracts
  • A narrowing gap suggests units are becoming relatively more expensive, or houses more affordable

Source: Fields Estate database. Updated monthly on the 1st. Next update: 1 November 2026.

What This Means for You

Growth-Focused Investors

Houses have historically delivered stronger capital growth on the Gold Coast. Land value appreciation is the primary driver — houses come with more land per dollar than units.

Yield-Focused Investors

Units often deliver higher rental yields due to lower purchase prices. If cash flow matters more than capital growth, units may suit your strategy better.

Owner-Occupiers

The house vs unit decision is primarily lifestyle-driven for owner-occupiers. Consider the long-term value trajectory alongside space, location, and maintenance preferences.

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The Fields Verdict

Burleigh Waters is currently rated "Similar Performance" for houses vs units.

    PerformanceSimilar Performance
    ConfidenceMedium
    Data updatedRecently

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    Frequently Asked Questions — Houses vs Units in Burleigh Waters

    Houses in Burleigh Waters have historically delivered stronger capital growth than units, primarily driven by land value appreciation. However, units can deliver higher rental yields due to lower purchase prices. The best choice depends on whether your priority is capital growth or cash flow.

    The asking price charts on this page track both houses and units in Burleigh Waters. This gap has typically widened over time as house prices have grown faster on the Gold Coast.

    Units have shown positive long-term growth on the Gold Coast, but typically at a lower rate than houses. The key risk for unit values is new supply — when developers build new units in a suburb, it can dilute the value of existing stock. Location within the suburb and strata quality both affect individual unit performance.

    The decision depends on your goals. Houses have historically outperformed on capital growth in Burleigh Waters. Units offer a lower entry point, potentially higher rental yield, and lower maintenance. For owner-occupiers, the choice is primarily lifestyle-driven. For investors, the numbers depend on your investment horizon and cash flow requirements.

    Rental yields vary by property type and location within Burleigh Waters. Generally, units offer higher gross rental yields due to lower purchase prices relative to rental income. The charts on this page focus on capital growth — for yield-specific analysis, see our property analysis tool.

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