Moving to Benowa QLD 4217
What the official numbers say about living in Benowa — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $580 a week, against a median personal income of $1,918 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Benowa grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,979 → 9,889 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Japanese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Benowa sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest train station: Nerang, about 3.6 km away.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 69 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 17 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 29 parks — see them all on the Benowa profile.
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 Moncrieff — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4217 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Benowa profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Benowa?
The census median rent is $580 a week.
Is Benowa growing?
Population went from 7,979 (2011) to 9,889 (2021) — up 24% over the decade.
How far is Benowa from the city?
About 69 km straight-line from the Brisbane CBD, with Nerang station roughly 3.6 km away.
Which council area is Benowa in?
Benowa falls under Gold Coast council and the federal electorate of Moncrieff.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Benowa vs Ashmore · Benowa vs Carrara.
Nearby guides: Ashmore · Carrara · Southport · Broadbeach Waters · Surfers Paradise · Main Beach.