WHY Burrum Heads，Fraser Coast Region, QLD？
 
Population & vibe
Coastal township of 2,538 people (2021 Census)—a relaxed, beach-and-boating community on the mouth of the Burrum River.
 
Economic base (jobs & stability)
The wider Fraser Coast economy is led by Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Construction, with tourism a growing pillar—supporting services and jobs across the district.
 
Property investment value
Burrum Heads offers affordable coastal living, strong lifestyle appeal (fishing/boating), and steady population growth—from 1,737 (2011) to 2,538 (2021)—supporting long-term demand from downsizers, retirees and holiday-home buyers across SEQ
 
Distance to major centres
• Hervey Bay: ~25.2 km .
• Maryborough: ~46.7 km .
• Brisbane: ~316 km .
 
Shopping & daily needs
Local conveniences include FoodWorks, Australia Post, cafés and takeaways in town; bigger retail is an easy drive at Stockland Hervey Bay and Eli Waters Shopping Centre.
 
Schools
There are no schools in Burrum Heads. Nearest are Torbanlea State School (primary) and Hervey Bay State High (secondary, Pialba).
 
Healthcare
On-the-ground care via Burrum Heads Medical Centre and Burrum Heads Pharmacy; hospitals close by at Hervey Bay Hospital (public, 24/7 ED) and St Stephen’s Hospital (private, Urraween).
 
Transport
• Road: Direct link on Pialba–Burrum Heads Rd to Hervey Bay.
• Bus: TransLink route 711 connects Burrum Heads–Toogoom–Hervey Bay for shopping, work and rail links. 
• Boating: Multiple council boat ramps service the Burrum River/Hervey Bay—great for anglers and lifestyle buyers.
 
A quiet, true-coastal address with city-scale shopping and hospitals within 30–40 minutes, Burrum Heads combines lifestyle drawcards with regional economic momentum—a compelling proposition for holiday homes, downsizer living, or long-term holds.