Home builders in Southern Gold Coast
Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Palm Beach — 3 suburbs mapped.
Southern Gold Coast suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Heads | High density, Low density, Medium density | Mapped | 7 |
| Currumbin | Low density, Medium density | Mapped | 7 |
| Palm Beach | Low density, Medium density | Mapped | 6 |
Reading the table
- 7 overlay families are mapped across the region; Burleigh Heads carries the most at 7.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 19 km² between them — Burleigh Heads is the largest at 10 km² and Currumbin the smallest at 2.0 km².
What is mapped across Southern Gold Coast
Mapped in all 3: Acid sulfate soils, Bushfire hazard overlay, Erosion prone area, Flood overlay — assessment required, Landslide hazard overlay and Storm tide hazard area.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage overlay | Burleigh Heads and Currumbin |
Questions about building in Southern Gold Coast
Which council approves building work in Southern Gold Coast?
City of Gold Coast, for all 3 mapped Southern Gold Coast suburbs, under the Gold Coast City Plan.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Southern Gold Coast?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Southern Gold Coast suburbs: Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Palm Beach.
Which Southern Gold Coast suburb has the most planning constraints?
Burleigh Heads: 7 overlay families against 6 in Palm Beach.
What planning zones apply across Southern Gold Coast?
4: High density residential, Low density residential, Medium density residential and Rural residential. Widest range: Burleigh Heads, at 4.
Lodge with: City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast City Plan. Read 2026-09-14.