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Broadbeach, QLD 4218
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,295,000
market range $1.1M-$2.2M
Median Unit
$1,130,000
market range $1.0M-$1.5M
Gross Yield (houses)
3.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.0%
market range +15.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Broadbeach
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Broadbeach market and investor summary
In Broadbeach, QLD 4218, the median house sells for around $1.3M, on a gross rental yield of 3.3% for houses. House prices have moved +18.0% over the past year and +42.5% over three years. At 2.2% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 111 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Broadbeach: people, income and schools
Broadbeach is home to around 6,786 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 46, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 51% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $74,000 a year (about $1,420 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 17.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 22% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 9 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Broadbeach sits about 74 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 60 for walkability and 41 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Basement (vectored or non-vectored).
- Population
- 6,786
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $74,000/yr
- Households renting
- 50%
- Family households
- 51%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 9
- avg ICSEA 1054
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 74 km
- Walk score
- 60/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Broadbeach
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What should I check before investing in Broadbeach?
Broadbeach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +18.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +42.5% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Broadbeach?
The median property price in Broadbeach, QLD 4218 is $1.3M for houses and $1.1M for units.
What rental yield does Broadbeach show?
The gross rental yield in Broadbeach is 3.3% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Broadbeach?
House prices in Broadbeach are up 18.0% over the past year and up 42.5% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Broadbeach?
The current vacancy rate in Broadbeach is 2.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Broadbeach?
Broadbeach has a population of approximately 6,786 residents, with a median age of 46.
What schools are near Broadbeach?
There are 9 schools within roughly 5km of Broadbeach. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Broadbeach affordable to buy in?
A median house in Broadbeach costs about 17.6 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Broadbeach's population growing?
The population of Broadbeach has grown about 12% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Broadbeach from the CBD?
Broadbeach is about 74 km from the CBD.
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