Broadbeach
QLDBroadbeach is a growing suburb in QLD with 6,786 residents.
- SAL code
- 30380
- SA2
- 309011227
- Population
- 6,786
- LGA
- Gold Coast
Broadbeach, QLD had 6,786 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 15.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 46. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,600 a month. Around 46.8% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 49.5%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 98.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 28 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?6,786
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+15.8%
3yr: +9.5% · 10yr: +31.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,419/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
46
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?7/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.5%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?3
1 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?28
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?41
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?859
Gold Coast · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Mermaid Beach - Broadbeach (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Broadbeach suburb alone is ~6,786 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 9,107 to 16,126 over 24 years, averaging 2.4% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbSector
1 public
Type
1 primary
Total enrolment
1,035
Avg per school
1,035
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely apartments (98.8%), mixed tenure (46.8% own or mortgage), built for families (63% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL | HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIALResidential | 24.5% | 0.36 km² |
| OPEN SPACE | OPEN SPACEparks | 21.1% | 0.31 km² |
| CENTRE | CENTREBusiness | 6.1% | 0.09 km² |
| SPORT AND RECREATION | SPORT AND RECREATIONRecreation | 4.8% | 0.07 km² |
| SPECIAL PURPOSE, SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS PRECINCT | SPECIAL PURPOSE, SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS PRECINCTSpecial use | 4.6% | 0.07 km² |
| COMMUNITY FACILITIES | COMMUNITY FACILITIESSpecial use | 2.4% | 0.04 km² |
| SPECIAL PURPOSE | SPECIAL PURPOSESpecial use | 0.3% | 4,086 m² |
| UNZONED | UNZONEDOther | 0.2% | 2,484 m² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.