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Some of the top local agents in Burleigh Waters

These agents are strong performers in the local area.

Find out more about Burleigh Waters property prices, market trends and demographics.

Local
Danny O'Donnell

Danny O'Donnell

One Agency Burleigh - Miami

27

Sales (12m)

$2.9M

Highest sale

-

Experience

Houses sold icon

25 Houses

Sold (12m)

Units sold icon

1 Unit

Sold (12m)

Local
Mick Brace

Mick Brace

Realty Blue Pty Ltd - Burleigh

39

Sales (12m)

$5.1M

Highest sale

19y

Experience

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28 Houses

Sold (12m)

Units sold icon

9 Units

Sold (12m)

Local
Perry Brosnan

Perry Brosnan

Harcourts Property Hub

21

Sales (12m)

$2.8M

Highest sale

28y

Experience

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3 Houses

Sold (12m)

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16 Units

Sold (12m)

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What makes selling in Burleigh Waters unique?

Burleigh Waters is a Gold Coast suburb characterised by detached houses, many with canal-front or waterfront access, set among established, family-oriented streets. The area tends to attract buyers who value space, outdoor living and proximity to coastal amenities, with families forming an important part of local demand while the suburb still appeals to a broad range of buyers.

Different properties in Burleigh Waters can appeal to very different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the style and strengths of each home. That local knowledge helps position a property to the buyers most likely to be interested and ensures the features that matter in this area are shown to best effect.

Last Updated: November 2026

Burleigh Waters property market trends and insights

Over the past year, house prices in Burleigh Waters have increased 11% to $1.9m, while unit values have increased 13% to $940k. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 43%, below the QLD average of 51%.

In Burleigh Waters, 357 properties have come onto the market over the past year, broadly unchanged from the year before, while 283 have sold, a decrease of 16%. With sales lower and listings broadly unchanged, homes here are selling in a median of 34 days, 2 days faster than the Gold Coast average.

Choosing an experienced local agent who can accurately price your property, market it effectively and negotiate confidently can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.

MetricCurrentMarket insight
Median sale price (houses)(2)$1.9M
Up 11.8% YoY
Median sale price (apartments)(2)$940K
Up 13.3% YoY
Auction clearance rate (12m)(1)43.2%
Below the QLD average of 50.5%
Listings (12m)361
Up 6.8% YoY
Sales (12m)(2)260
Down 24.6% YoY
Median days on market (12m)(2)35 days
3 days faster than the Gold Coast area

Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data

See which agents sold the most properties like yours in Burleigh Waters

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Why choosing the right local agent in Burleigh Waters matters

Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in Burleigh Waters.

Sale price

Top agents achieved 1.2x higher prices than the Burleigh Waters average.

Suburb avg.
$1.65M
Top 3 agents
$1.91M

Days on market

The top 3 agents in Burleigh Waters sell 1.2x faster than the suburb average.

35

Days

Suburb avg.

29

Days

Top 3 agents

Listings sold

The top 3 agents in Burleigh Waters sell 9% more of their listings than the average in this area.

Suburb avg.
61.2%
Top 3 agents
66.7%

Proportion of total sales

The top 3 agents in Burleigh Waters are responsible for 22.3% of all property sales in the suburb.

Pie chart: top 3 agents 22.3%, remaining agents 77.7%Remaining agents77.7%Top 3 agents22.3%

What to pay your Burleigh Waters agent

In Queensland, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.56% to 5%. Our data shows the commission rates in Burleigh Waters average around 2.4%, or approximately $39,719 on a median-priced home.

Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.

Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.

  • Burleigh Waters avg commission
    2.4%
  • QLD avg commission
    2.5%
  • National avg commission
    2.1%
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(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.

(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.

Source: Copyright © 2026 Australian Property Monitors Pty Ltd trading as Domain Insight (DI). This information is published and compiled by DI and in developing it DI also relies on the information supplied by a number of external sources.

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