Moving to Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
What the official numbers say about living in Clear Island Waters — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $540 a week, against a median household income of $1,617 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Clear Island Waters grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,986 → 4,395 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Clear Island Waters sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 22% work from home.
Nearest train station: Robina, 4 km south-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Broadbeach South, 3.2 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Greyhound Bus Terminal Surfers Paradise, 5 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: HOTA, Home of the Arts, 4.8 km north.
Nearest airport: Southport Flying Club, 13.3 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 73 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 111 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Clear Island Waters profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Vincent's Primary School 650 m · Merrimac State High School 1.9 km · Merrimac State School 2.2 km · Queensland Independent College 3.3 km · St Michael's College 3.3 km · Robina State School 3.4 km · Miami State School 3.4 km · Broadbeach State School 3.5 km
Groceries: Aldi 1 km · Woolworths 1.1 km · Coles 1.1 km · Coles 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Leilani Park 300 m · Mont Serrat Reserve 350 m · Lake Santa Cruz Park 650 m · Port Jackson Boulevard Park 650 m · Clear Water Bay Avenue Reserve 750 m · Bollard Circuit Reserve 800 m · Istana View Reserves 900 m · Bollard Circuit Reserves 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Clear Island Waters, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Clear Island Waters, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Island Waters here | 4,395 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Broadbeach Waters | 8,164 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Mermaid Waters | 13,088 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Robina | 25,659 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Bundall | 4,895 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Broadbeach | 6,786 | — | 7/10 | 11% |
| Merrimac | 7,212 | — | 5/10 | 16% |
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 McPherson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4226 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Clear Island Waters profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $540 a week.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,986 people to 4,395. It sits about 73 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Robina station is roughly 4 km away. Local government is Gold Coast council, and the federal seat is McPherson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Clear Island Waters vs Broadbeach Waters · Clear Island Waters vs Mermaid Waters.
Nearby guides: Broadbeach Waters · Mermaid Waters · Robina · Bundall · Broadbeach · Merrimac.
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