{{Use Australian English|date=August 2019}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} {{Infobox Australian place | type = town | name = Burrum Heads | city = | state = qld | image = The beautiful burrum heads.jpg | caption = View from the Burrum Heads boat ramp, 2016 | coordinates = {{coord|-25.1841|152.6138|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title|name=Burrum Heads (town centre)}} | local_map = yes | zoom = 11 | pop = 2538 | pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}} | pop_footnotes = <ref name=Census2021/> | established = | postcode = 4659 | area = 66.6 | timezone = AEST | utc = +10:00 | dist1 = 25.2 <!-- road distances as per template instructions --> | dir1 = NW | location1 = Hervey Bay | dist2 = 46.7 | dir2 = N | location2 = Maryborough | dist3 = 104 | dir3 = SE | location3 = Bundaberg | dist4 = 316 | dir4 = N | location4 = Brisbane | lga = Fraser Coast Region | stategov = Maryborough | stategov2 = Burnett | fedgov = Hinkler | maxtemp = | mintemp = | rainfall = | near-n = Woodgate | near-ne = ''Coral Sea'' | near-e = ''Coral Sea'' | near-se = Toogoom | near-s = Beelbi Creek | near-sw = Burrum River | near-w = Cherwell | near-nw = Buxton }} {{GeoGroup}}
'''Burrum Heads''' is a coastal town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.<ref name=qpnt>{{cite QPN|5449|Burrum Heads|town in Fraser Coast Region|access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|46637|Burrum Heads|locality in Fraser Coast Region|access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Burrum Heads had a population of 2,538 people.<ref name=Census2021/>
== Geography == The waters of Hervey Bay form the north-eastern and eastern boundary. The Burrum River forms the western, north-western and northern boundaries, while Beelbi Creek forms the south-eastern boundary.<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref>
The Burrum River section of the Burrum Coast National Park occupies over half the area of this locality.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporate |first=Science and Innovation |date=2009-10-20 |title=Maps and resources {{!}} Burrum Coast National Park |url=https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/burrum-coast/maps-resources |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Parks and forests {{!}} Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland |language=en-AU |archive-date=20 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920000258/https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/burrum-coast/maps-resources |url-status=live }}</ref>
The new Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan commenced 21 May 2024, and encompasses parts of the Burrum River system in this locality.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporate |first=Science and Innovation |date=2024-03-27 |title=Using the marine parks app and maps |url=https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/great-sandy-marine/management-and-zoning/app-and-maps |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Parks and forests {{!}} Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland |language=en-AU |archive-date=16 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241016031523/https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/great-sandy-marine/management-and-zoning/app-and-maps |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=The State of Queensland |title=Commercial fishing and post-harvest seafood industries {{!}} Review of the Zoning Plan for Great Sandy Marine Park |url=https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/marine-parks/zoning/gsmp-review/commercial-fishing-and-supporting-industries |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=www.qld.gov.au |language=en |archive-date=27 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927014017/https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/marine-parks/zoning/gsmp-review/commercial-fishing-and-supporting-industries |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government; corporate |first=Science and Innovation |date=2012-09-27 |title=Declared Fish Habitat Area summary - Burrum |url=https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/management/managed-areas/fha/area-plans/burrum |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Parks and forests {{!}} Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland |language=en-AU |archive-date=20 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920013547/https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/management/managed-areas/fha/area-plans/burrum |url-status=live }}</ref> The Gregory Islands ({{Coord|-25.10|152.34|name=Gregory Islands}}) are included in this zoning.
The Isis River, Gregory River and Burrum River share a river mouth. Early maps of the location show the mouth of the river as the Burrum River.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1894 |title=Outline Map of the Wide Bay and Burnett Districts illustrating the Pastoral Holdings |url=https://apps.information.qld.gov.au/data/v2/HistoricalMaps/StaticMap/cadastral/cad-map-wide-bay-and-burnett-consolidated-runs-1894/original |access-date=24 September 2024 |website=Queensland Government |archive-date=24 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924012314/https://apps.information.qld.gov.au/data/v2/HistoricalMaps/StaticMap/cadastral/cad-map-wide-bay-and-burnett-consolidated-runs-1894/original |url-status=live }}</ref> However modern maps sometimes name the mouth of the river as the Isis River.<ref name=":1" />
== History == The aboriginal name for the southern head of the Burrum River was Kolebore.<ref>{{cite news |date=31 October 1866 |title=TO THE BURRUM AND BACK, AND WHAT I SAW THERE. |volume=VI |page=2 |newspaper=Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser |issue=419 |location=Queensland, Australia |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147936843 |accessdate=17 September 2023 |via=National Library of Australia |archive-date=29 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629084820/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147936843 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The ''Barbara and Jane, a'' 44-ton stern-wheel steamer commenced navigating the Burrum River in 1877 to transport coal to Maryborough from the Burrum coalfields.<ref>{{cite news |date=28 August 1877 |title=(From the Courier.) |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149642257 |accessdate=19 September 2024 |newspaper=Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser |location=Queensland, Australia |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia |issue=2032}}</ref> The Burrum coalfields were situated "about 18 miles from the mouth of the Burrum River," said the1903 Australian Handbook, "the bar at the entrance is sand and shale. The depth at high water is about 14 feet, with safe anchorage and deep water inside. Vessels of 8 feet draught can run up about.6 miles to the junction at the Isis River, which flows into the Burrum. If the channel of the Burrum Bar were deepened to, say, 8 feet at low water, it is said it would be one of the most useful harbours in the Colony."<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Australian handbook (incorporating New Zealand, Fiji, and New Guinea) and shippers' and importers' directory.1903 |url=https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3072164004/view?sectionId=nla.obj-3078730328&partId=nla.obj-3072259746#page/n670/mode/1up |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Trove |publisher=Gordon and Gotch |at=Queensland, Towns in Queensland, p. 533 Howard |language=en |publication-place=London |edition=1903 |archive-date=18 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918075458/https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3072164004/view?sectionId=nla.obj-3078730328&partId=nla.obj-3072259746#page/n670/mode/1up |url-status=live }}</ref>
Burrum Heads was originally called Traviston after the original owner Robert Travis. Traviston was renamed Burrum Heads in 1960, which takes its name from the Burrum River, which in turn is a word in the Kabi language meaning ''rocks interrupting river flow''.<ref name="qpnt" />
The Burrum Heads public library opened in 1987 and underwent a major refurbishment in 2013.<ref name=":0" />
The opening of the Toogoom to Burrum Heads section of the Hervey Bay-Burrum Heads Road, by Hon W.A.M. Gunn M.L.A., Speaker, was on 26 April 1989.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |orig-date= |title=Opening of Hervey Bay-Burrum Heads Road, Toogoom to Burrum Heads by Hon WAM Gunn MLA. Speaker - Hervey Bay Shire - 35mm Colour negative {{!}} Queensland State Archives {{!}} Queensland Government |url=https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/items/ITM1898224 |access-date=20 September 2024 |website=Queensland State Archives |at=Item 1898224 |archive-date=20 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920114548/https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/items/ITM1898224 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In December 1991, Hervey Bay Uniting Church relocated a timber church building to Burrum Heads to be used for Uniting Church services, but also available for use by other denominations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Burrum Heads|url=https://ecumenical.ucaqld.com.au/burrum-heads/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028110753/https://ecumenical.ucaqld.com.au/burrum-heads/|archive-date=28 October 2020|access-date=28 August 2021|website=Ecumenical Relationships Committee|publisher=Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod}}</ref>
== Demographics == {|class=wikitable |+Progression of the population of the locality of Burrum Heads !Census!!Population!!Ref. |- |{{CensusAU|2011}}||1,737||<ref name=Census2011>{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC30279 |name=Burrum Heads|access-date=18 November 2015|quick=on}}</ref> |- |{{CensusAU|2016}}||2,067||<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC30458|name=Burrum Heads (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |- |{{CensusAU|2021}}||2,538||<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL30455|name=Burrum Heads (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref> |}
== Education == There are no schools in Burrum Heads. The nearest government primary school is Torbanlea State School in Torbanlea to the south. The nearest government secondary school is Hervey Bay State High School in Pialba to the south-east.<ref name="globeschools">{{cite web |title=Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments |url=https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ |access-date=29 June 2024 |website=Queensland Globe |publisher=Queensland Government |archive-date=19 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219175447/https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Attractions == thumb|Sunset at Burrum Heads, QueenslandThe town is a relaxed coastal community that welcomes tourists, many of whom enjoy fishing and boating in the locality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fraser Coast Regional Council {{!}} Burrum Heads Community Plan |url=https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/burrum-heads-community-plan- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920011252/https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/burrum-heads-community-plan- |archive-date=2024-09-20 |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au |language=en}}</ref>
The Burrum Heads Lion Park Boat Ramp ({{coord|-25.1843|152.6079|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Lions Park}}) is a popular place to watch the sun set across the Isis River towards Walkers Point.<ref name="PublicRecreation">{{Cite web |date=20 November 2020 |title=Land for public recreation - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211519/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009 |archive-date=22 November 2020 |access-date=22 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=Queensland Government}}</ref> [[File:Magpie-lark male 2.jpg|thumb|Male Magpie-lark (''Grallina cyanoleuca'') in South East Queensland, Australia. 2005 Nigel Jacques (Kris).]] The national park and marine park are popular for bird watching.
In Traviston Park on the corner of Burrum Street and Bushnell Road ({{coord|-25.1902|152.6216|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Traviston Park}}) there is a bush chapel dedicated to those lives lost at sea, which was originally a Commercial Fishermen's project for the 1988 bicentenary. It was reconstructed after the 2010–2011 Queensland floods.<ref name="PublicRecreation" />
== Amenities == The Fraser Coast Regional Council operates a public library at 22 Burrum Heads Road ({{Coord|-25.1854|152.6132|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Burrum Heads Public Library}}).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/fraser_coast/burrum_heads_library|title=Public Libraries Connect|date=27 March 2015|website=Public Libraries Connect|access-date=31 January 2018|archive-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131140918/http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/fraser_coast/burrum_heads_library|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Locations and Hours|url=https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/libraries-location-and-hours|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-28|website=Fraser Coast Regional Council|language=en|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516182343/https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/libraries-location-and-hours}}</ref> The library has public Wi-Fi available.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf|title=Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-2017|date=November 2017|website=Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-2017|access-date=31 January 2018|archive-date=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130022546/http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
The Burrum Heads Bowls Club is at 189-201 Burrum Heads Road ({{Coord|-25.2018|152.6103|name=Buurrum Heads Bows Club}}). Adjacent to the Bowls Club are the SES, Tennis Courts, and club rooms of the Burrum Heads Amateur Fshing Club Inc.
Burrum Heads Medical Centre, Burrum Heads Pharmacy and a pathology practice are located at Burrum Heads Shopping Centre, 2 Burrum Heads Road, beside the petrol station ({{Coord|-25.1918|152.6116|name=Burrum Heads Medical Centre}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Locations |url=https://www.snp.com.au/our-locations/MB378/Burrum-Heads/ |access-date=19 September 2024 |website=Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Burrum Heads Pharmacy |url=https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/burrum-heads-4659-qld/burrum-heads-pharmacy/electronic-prescribing/8fc65827-dbb4-6597-b640-684e4dbf8d36 |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=www.healthdirect.gov.au |language=en |archive-date=18 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918213137/https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/burrum-heads-4659-qld/burrum-heads-pharmacy/electronic-prescribing/8fc65827-dbb4-6597-b640-684e4dbf8d36 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Medical Centre Burrum Heads {{!}} GP Burrum Heads |url=https://eliwatersmedicalcentre.com.au/medical-centres-burrum-heads/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918211652/https://eliwatersmedicalcentre.com.au/medical-centres-burrum-heads/ |archive-date=2024-09-18 |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Eli Waters Medical Centre |language=en-AU}}</ref> The Burrum Heads Neighbourhood Centre and a hair salon are located in the same shopping centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burrum Heads Community and Neighborhood Support Service Incorporated |url=https://canss.weebly.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918205829/https://canss.weebly.com/ |archive-date=2024-09-18 |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Burrum Heads Community and Neighborhood Support Service Incorporated |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Burrum Heads Neighbourhood Centre - Community & Neighbourhood Centres - Fraser Coast Community Directory |url=https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Queensland/Fraser_Coast/Community_Centres__Halls___Facilities/Community___Neighbourhood_Centres/55457/186471/Burrum_Heads_Neighbourhood_Centre |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918210749/https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Queensland/Fraser_Coast/Community_Centres__Halls___Facilities/Community___Neighbourhood_Centres/55457/186471/Burrum_Heads_Neighbourhood_Centre |archive-date=2024-09-18 |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au}}</ref> thumb|Bush Chapel, Traviston Park, Burrum Heads, Queensland. 2024. Burrum Heads Christian Community Church is at 16 Burrum Heads Road (corner Howard Street, {{Coord|-25.1850|152.6137|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Burrum Heads Uniting Church}}). It is part of the Hervey Bay Uniting Church.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Burrum Heads – Hervey Bay Uniting Church|url=https://hbuc.org.au/worship/burrum-heads/|access-date=2021-08-28|language=en-AU|archive-date=3 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303180829/https://hbuc.org.au/worship/burrum-heads/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Find a church|url=https://ucaqld.com.au/find-a-church/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024234524/https://ucaqld.com.au/find-a-church/|archive-date=24 October 2020|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod|language=en-AU}}</ref> It is also used for services by the Burrum Heads Anglican Church and the St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Community.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Burrum Heads Christian Community Church|url=https://www.churchesaustralia.org/list-of-churches/denominations/uniting-church-in-australia/directory/7052-burrum-heads-christian-community-church|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-28|website=Churches Australia|language=en|archive-date=28 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828024952/https://www.churchesaustralia.org/list-of-churches/denominations/uniting-church-in-australia/directory/7052-burrum-heads-christian-community-church}}</ref>
Burrum Heads Community Hall is at 43 Howard Street ({{coord|-25.1853|152.6133|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=BURRUM HEADS COMMUNITY HALL}}).<ref name="BuildingPoints">{{Cite web |date=17 November 2020 |title=Building points - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/buildings-queensland-series/resource/7f713bcb-e884-4edc-a292-9b6dfa955d71 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125050838/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/buildings-queensland-series/resource/7f713bcb-e884-4edc-a292-9b6dfa955d71 |archive-date=25 November 2020 |access-date=25 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=Queensland Government}}</ref> In front of the hall is the Burrum Heads War Memorial.<ref>{{cite web |title=Burrum Heads Memorial |url=https://placesofpride.awm.gov.au/memorials/200841 |website=Places of Pride: National Register of War Memorials |access-date=14 September 2025}}</ref>
Local shops are located in Burrum Street. The licensed post office is located in the FoodWorks store.
The Burrum Heads Rural Fire Brigade is at 34 Bushnell Road ({{Coord|-25.1918|152.6210|name=Burrum Heads Rural Fire Brigade}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burrum Heads Rural Fire Brigae |url=https://howardcommunitycentre.org.au/directory-howard/listing/burrum-heads-rural-fire-brigae/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918194040/https://howardcommunitycentre.org.au/directory-howard/listing/burrum-heads-rural-fire-brigae/ |archive-date=2024-09-18 |access-date=2024-09-18 |website=Howard Community Centre |language=en-US}}</ref> The Weekly Siren Test is on Monday mornings at 8 am.
The Fraser Regional Council provides three boat ramps giving access to the mouth of the Burrum River:<ref name="BoatingFacilities">{{Cite web |date=12 November 2020 |title=Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities-queensland/resource/60ce6cc3-af0c-4806-bc8c-ab0ee981819c |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122210008/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities-queensland/resource/60ce6cc3-af0c-4806-bc8c-ab0ee981819c |archive-date=22 November 2020 |access-date=22 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=Queensland Government}}</ref>
* at the western end of Burrum Street with a floating jetty and breakwater ({{coord|-25.1840|152.6071|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Burrum Street boat ramp}}) * at the northern end of Ross Street with a pontoon ({{coord|-25.1835|152.6099|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Ross Street boat ramp}})
* at the northern end of Burrum Heads Road ({{coord|-25.1833|152.6148|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Burrum Heads Road boat ramp}})
The Burrum Heads boardwalk along the foreshore was officially opened by Fraser Coast mayor George Seymour in June 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Burrum Heads walkway opens - 30 June 2021 |url=https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/news/article/1278/new-burrum-heads-walkway-opens |publisher=Fraser Coast Regional Council |access-date=14 September 2025}}</ref>
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== External links == {{commons category|Burrum Heads, Queensland}} * {{cite web|url=http://queenslandplaces.com.au/burrum-heads|title=Burrum Heads|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland|website=Queensland Places}} * {{cite web|url=https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-town-burrum-heads-1982.jpg|title=Town map of Burrum Heads|date=1982|publisher=Queensland Government}}
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