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Main Beach
QLDMain Beach is a growing suburb in QLD with 4,418 residents.
- SA2 code
- 309101269
- State
- QLD
Population
4,418
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+9.3%
3yr: +8.4% · 10yr: +8.7%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$500/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,682/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Main Beach (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +8.4%5yr: +9.3%10yr: +8.7%Total: +30.7%
Population grew from 3,381 to 4,418 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Predominantly apartments (72.8%), mixed tenure (68% own or mortgage), built for families (59% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 16%
Apartments 73%
62 houses88 townhouses402 apartments
Tenure
Owned 48%
Mortgage 21%
Renting 32%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
170 (9.4%)
2 bed
1,066 (59.1%)
3 bed
460 (25.5%)
4 bed
83 (4.6%)
5 bed
14 (0.8%)
6+ bed
11 (0.6%)