Moving to Broadbeach QLD 4218
What the official numbers say about living in Broadbeach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $1,419 a week.
About 48% of homes are owner-occupied and 50% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Broadbeach grew 47% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,614 → 6,786 people).
Around 51% of households are families, averaging 1.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Portuguese, Mandarin, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Broadbeach scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (62% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest train station: Robina, 7.1 km south-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Broadbeach North, 200 m west.
Nearest bus interchange: Greyhound Bus Terminal Surfers Paradise, 2.9 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Surfers Paradise Ferry Terminal, 3.1 km north.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 13.2 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 74 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 153 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 88 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Broadbeach profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Broadbeach State School 750 m · Merrimac State High School 1.9 km · Surfers Paradise State School 2.1 km · Early Learning Centre 2.1 km · St Vincent's Primary School 2.9 km · Miami State School 3.6 km · Miami State High School 3.9 km · Benowa State School 4.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 150 m · Coles 1.1 km · Exotic Asian Groceries 1.7 km · HARRIS FARM MARKETS 2.1 km · Woolworths Metro 2.3 km · IGA 2.7 km · Aldi 2.8 km · Woolworths 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Victoria Park 200 m · Federation Park 200 m · Kurrawa Park 300 m · Gold Coast Bulletin Centenary Park 300 m · Miles Buisson Park 450 m · Boronia Park 550 m · T E Peters Parklands 550 m · Pratten Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Broadbeach, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Pied Currawong · Torresian Crow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Broadbeach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach here | 6,786 | — | 7/10 | 11% |
| Broadbeach Waters | 8,164 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Mermaid Beach | 7,329 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Mermaid Waters | 13,088 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Surfers Paradise | 26,412 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Bundall | 4,895 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Clear Island Waters | 4,395 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
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 4218 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Broadbeach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week, and about 50% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 47% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,614 people to 6,786. It sits about 74 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Robina station is roughly 7.1 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is Moncrieff.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Broadbeach vs Broadbeach Waters · Broadbeach vs Mermaid Beach.
Nearby guides: Broadbeach Waters · Mermaid Beach · Mermaid Waters · Surfers Paradise · Bundall · Clear Island Waters.
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