Broadbeach Waters QLD

Postcode 4218 · Gold Coast LGA

Broadbeach Waters is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Gold Coast local government area (postcode 4218). With a population of 8,164, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $108K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Broadbeach Waters is $2.1 million, having increased 4.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $842,000 (+12.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $1000. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.

Public transport access includes 32 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gold Coast LGA is moderate at 5,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Broadbeach Waters offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.1M/$1.1M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 19.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.1M/$1.1M Above Median
Affordability19.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+4.5% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,821
Mean Income$85,388
Earners6,547
YoY Change+3.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education9/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.1M
4.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$842K
12.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$600
POPULATION
8,164
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,072
Personal Income /wk$889
Mortgage /mth$2,600
CRIME (Gold Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,745
Total Incidents5,745
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops32
Data: 2024