Burleigh’s Commercial Landscape Is Booming in 2025
Burleigh’s Commercial Landscape Is Booming in 2025
If you’re looking to own retail property on the Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads should be at the top of your list. This once-sleepy surf suburb has become a mecca for foot traffic, attracting entrepreneurs, luxury retailers, and global hospitality brands.
The commercial strip stretching from James Street to Gold Coast Highway is now fully leased, with waiting lists for small-shop tenancies in:
Boutique fashion
Health and wellness
Artisanal food and coffee
Medical and cosmetic clinics
What Are Buyers Looking For?
60–120m² tenanted strata titles
Freehold with upside (e.g. dual zoning or airspace)
Corner exposure for signage
Foot traffic zones near Rick Shores, James St, and Tarte Café
Commercial Buyer Profiles
Buyer Type | Target Asset | Spend Range |
|---|---|---|
Owner-Occupiers | Shopfront + mezzanine | $1M–$2.5M |
SMSF Investors | Tenanted strata shops | $650K–$1.2M |
Developers | Mixed-use corner blocks | $2M–$5M |
Norton’s Commercial Services
We help commercial clients:
Access off-market shopfronts in James Street
Review leases + strata agreements
Match with buyer demand for tenanted stock
Disclaimer: This article is general in nature and not investment advice. Norton’s Real Estate disclaims liability for any decisions made from this content.