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Rare 7,801SQM Burleigh Heads Industrial Holding Hits the Market as Gold Coast Commercial Investment Surges

Lacey West Real Estate

Key Facts:

• A 7,801sqm consolidated industrial landholding at 17 Rudman Parade and 3–5 Bee Court, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, has been listed for sale, representing one of the largest available industrial parcels in the tightly held Burleigh Heads Commercial Hub.
• The site holds Medium Impact Industry zoning, offering significantly greater flexibility for heavier industrial operations, manufacturing, and logistics than the Low Impact zoning that predominates across the surrounding precinct.
• The listing comes amid surging institutional and private capital interest in Gold Coast commercial assets, with the city increasingly recognised as a sophisticated, high-growth commercial market driven by population growth, infrastructure investment, and corporate expansion.
• Agents Josh Cruden and James Borbidge of Lacey West Commercial describe the opportunity as a generational commercial asset, citing the site's scale, dual street access, flat usable land, and proximity to the M1 Pacific Motorway and Gold Coast Airport.
• Expressions of Interest close on 30th September 2026 at 2pm, with strong competition expected from both local and interstate buyers given the near-exhaustion of large-scale industrial allotments in the area.

 

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Friday, 28th August  2026

HEADLINE: Rare 7,801SQM Burleigh Heads Industrial Holding Hits the Market as Gold Coast Commercial Investment Surges 

Burleigh Heads, Queensland - A substantial 7,801-square-metre consolidated industrial landholding in the heart of the Burleigh Heads Commercial Hub has been brought to market, offering a rare large-scale redevelopment opportunity in one of South East Queensland’s most tightly held commercial precincts.

The site, comprising 17 Rudman Parade and 3–5 Bee Court, represents a key strategic acquisition for owner-occupiers, institutional developers, or land banking investors seeking scale in a region constrained by severe industrial land undersupply.

Marketed jointly by Lacey West Commercial Directors, Josh Cruden and James Borbidge, the cleared parcel is distinguished by its Medium Impact Industry zoning - a critical point of competitive differentiation given the overwhelmingly Low Impact zoning that characterises the surrounding Burleigh Heads commercial enclave. 

The classification permits heavier industrial operations, broader manufacturing capabilities, and flexible logistics uses that are increasingly difficult to accommodate within the Gold Coast urban footprint. 

According to Josh Cruden, the combination of the site's scale, versatility and location makes it a holding of untapped potential. 

"Burleigh Heads has evolved into one of the most enticing and high-performing commercial hubs in the city," said Mr Cruden.

 "Securing an industrial site of nearly two acres in this precinct is exceptionally rare. When you factor in the Medium Impact zoning and dual street access, it presents an unparalleled blank canvas for developers or major occupiers looking to establish a dominant footprint."

The listing arrives as institutional and private capital aggressively targets Gold Coast commercial assets. 

The coastal city has rapidly transitioned from a lifestyle-driven residential market into one of Australia’s most dynamic, high-growth economic corridors. 

Driven by unprecedented population growth, major infrastructure commitments, and a booming corporate sector, institutional investors are increasingly viewing the Gold Coast as a resilient, prime-tier commercial market.

For James Borbidge, these elements make this site an incredible investment, given both the rarity of this type of land parcel in this location and the city's ongoing growth. 

“When you combine 7801m2 square metres of flat, usable land with Medium Impact zoning in a market as supply-constrained as Burleigh Heads, you are looking at a generational commercial asset,” Mr Borbidge said. 

“The Gold Coast is no longer just a regional growth story; it is a sophisticated, high-performing commercial market. Opportunities of this scale in its key business corridors are becoming rarer and rarer as the Burleigh Heads Commercial Hub, and other key areas across the region reach capacity.” 

The property benefits from exceptional arterial connectivity, located moments from the M1 Pacific Motorway, the Gold Coast Airport, and the broader Burleigh Heads retail and lifestyle precinct. 

The surrounding commercial hub is undergoing a significant architectural and operational transformation, driven by an influx of modern multi-tier industrial developments and corporate headquarters relocating to the southern Gold Coast.

With large-scale industrial allotments in Burleigh Heads virtually exhausted, the site is expected to draw strong competition from local and interstate capital.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for 17 Rudman Parade, Burleigh Heads close on 30^th September 2026 at 2pm.

About Lacey West

At Lacey West, leadership, loyalty, and local knowledge are at the heart of everything we do. Directors James Borbidge, Josh Cruden, and Will West have each grown within the business to now proudly own and lead the company together.

James and Josh head up our Commercial Sales & Leasing division, while Will leads our Residential Sales team. Alongside these key areas, the three directors also jointly own and operate our Property Management division, ensuring the same high standards of service and commitment extend across every part of the business.

With many years of combined experience, the directors are deeply rooted in the local property market and community. Continuing the legacy of Will’s parents, Tony and Judy West, the founding directors of Lacey West, they carry forward the same values of integrity, professionalism, and personalised service that have defined the business from the beginning.

For all media enquiries, images or further information, please contact Natasha Borbidge on e [email protected] or p 07 5576 6166

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About Lacey West

At Lacey West, leadership, loyalty, and local knowledge are at the heart of everything we do. Directors James Borbidge, Josh Cruden, and Will West have each grown within the business to now proudly own and lead the company together.

James and Josh head up our Commercial Sales & Leasing division, while Will leads our Residential Sales team. Alongside these key areas, the three directors also jointly own and operate our Property Management division, ensuring the same high standards of service and commitment extend across every part of the business.

With many years of combined experience, the directors are deeply rooted in the local property market and community. Continuing the legacy of Will’s parents, Tony and Judy West, the founding directors of Lacey West, they carry forward the same values of integrity, professionalism, and personalised service that have defined the business from the beginning.

Contact details:

For all media enquiries, images or further information, please contact Natasha Borbidge on e [email protected] or p 07 5576 6166