Moving to Arundel QLD 4214
What the official numbers say about living in Arundel — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $470 a week, against a median household income of $1,682 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Arundel grew 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,575 → 11,171 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Arundel scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Helensvale, 3 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Parkwood, 2.2 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Soutport Transit Centre, 5.2 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Trees, 3.2 km east.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 1.9 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 62 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 19 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 31 parks — see them all on the Arundel profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Arundel State School 500 m · A. B. Paterson College 1.5 km · Coombabah State High School 2.2 km · Biggera Waters State School 3.4 km · GQA - Queensland Academy for Health Sciences 3.5 km · Labrador State School 3.6 km · Musgrave Hill State School 3.7 km · Southport Special School 3.7 km
Groceries: Coles 1.5 km · IGA X-press Parkwood 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · Go Go Mart Japanese Grocer 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Arun Park 50 m · Petworth Court Reserve 250 m · Selsey Court Reserve 250 m · Avisford Park 300 m · The Obrien & Proud Families Park 700 m · Abbott Park 1.1 km · Kendor Street Drainage Reserves 1.2 km · Christina Ryan Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Arundel, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Arundel, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel here | 11,171 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Parkwood | 8,837 | — | 7/10 | 26% |
| Biggera Waters | 9,973 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Gaven | 1,638 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Molendinar | 6,450 | — | 6/10 | 28% |
| Labrador | 18,643 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Coombabah | 10,298 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gold Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fadden — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4214 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Arundel profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $470 a week.
The population grew 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,575 people to 11,171. It sits about 62 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Helensvale station is roughly 3 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Arundel vs Parkwood · Arundel vs Biggera Waters.
Nearby guides: Parkwood · Biggera Waters · Gaven · Molendinar · Labrador · Coombabah.
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