Moving to Biggera Waters QLD 4216
What the official numbers say about living in Biggera Waters — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $430 a week, against a median household income of $1,314 a week.
About 51% of homes are owner-occupied and 48% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Biggera Waters grew 57% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,338 → 9,973 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Korean, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Biggera Waters sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Helensvale, 5.6 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Gold Coast University Hospital, 3.6 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Soutport Transit Centre, 4 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Trees, 100 m east.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 2.5 km west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 63 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 18 schools · 45 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 46 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Biggera Waters profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Biggera Waters State School 300 m · Labrador State School 1.4 km · Coombabah State High School 2 km · St. Francis Xavier School 2.5 km · Musgrave Hill State School 3.3 km · Arundel State School 3.3 km · Southport Special School 3.4 km · Southport State High School 3.5 km
Groceries: Go Go Mart Japanese Grocer 550 m · Coles 650 m · Woolworths 800 m · Aldi 1.8 km · IGA X-press Parkwood 1.9 km · Coles 2 km · Aldi 2 km · Woolworths 2 km
Parks and reserves: Santo Family Park 550 m · Apex Park 600 m · Biggera Park 600 m · Legge Park 650 m · O'Connell Park 750 m · Taylor Street Reserve 750 m · Bub Aier Place 750 m · Cos Zantiotis Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Biggera Waters, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Biggera Waters, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggera Waters here | 9,973 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Runaway Bay | 9,308 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Labrador | 18,643 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Coombabah | 10,298 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Arundel | 11,171 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Hollywell | 2,930 | — | 8/10 | 34% |
| Parkwood | 8,837 | — | 7/10 | 26% |
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 4216 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Biggera Waters profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $430 a week, and about 48% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 57% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,338 people to 9,973. It sits about 63 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Helensvale station is roughly 5.6 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Fadden.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Biggera Waters vs Runaway Bay · Biggera Waters vs Labrador.
Nearby guides: Runaway Bay · Labrador · Coombabah · Arundel · Hollywell · Parkwood.
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