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Broadbeach Waters QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Broadbeach Waters, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Broadbeach Waters QLD is 8,164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broadbeach Waters is $889 per week ($46,228 per year). Median rent in Broadbeach Waters is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Broadbeach Waters has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Broadbeach Waters has a population density of 1536.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Broadbeach Waters is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadbeach Waters is $2,600.

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Broadbeach Waters Population

residents (Census 2021)

Broadbeach Waters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$889/wk

$46,228 per year

#2257 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$600/wk

$2,600 per month

#202 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Broadbeach Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (4,073) Female 50.1% (4,093)

Population Density

1536.2

people per km²

8,164 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,376

Family income/wk

Broadbeach Waters Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Broadbeach Waters Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.5% 1,181 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.5% 1,067 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Broadbeach Waters Country of Birth

Australia

86.9%

England

7.0%

Brazil

1.9%

China

1.8%

Germany

0.6%

Iran

0.4%

Chile

0.4%

France

0.4%

Croatia

0.3%

India

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Religion

No Religion

42.6%

Catholic

26.6%

Anglican

14.1%

Not stated

7.2%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

24.6%

Portuguese

18.5%

Other

15.7%

Spanish

13.4%

Italian

9.0%

Vietnamese

7.0%

Japan

6.4%

Cantonese

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Employment

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Employed full-time

36.1% 2,217 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 1,487 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 211 people

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Not in labour force

36.3% 2,232 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.4%

Certificate III/IV

29.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Postgraduate Degree

9.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Occupation

Professionals

29.5%

Managers

18.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Sales Workers

7.2%

Labourers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Broadbeach Waters Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.5%

Health

14.2%

Engineering

11.4%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Education

6.0%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Information Technology

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Marital Status

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Married

45.6% 3,159

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Separated

2.8% 191

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Divorced

10.5% 728

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Widowed

4.5% 314

👤

Never married

36.6% 2,537

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Ancestry

English

32.9%

Australian

23.4%

Irish

9.6%

Other

9.3%

Scottish

8.6%

Italian

3.9%

German

3.7%

Chinese

3.2%

New Zealander

1.7%

Greek

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broadbeach Waters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

18.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.1%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.6%

Pre-school

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 696

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 14,770

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.1% 854

—

Not a volunteer

86.9% 5,663

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Broadbeach Waters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.3%

Did not go to work

11.9%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

2.7%

Bicycle

1.6%

Bus

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Train

0.6%

Tram/Light Rail

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.7%

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

15.3%

4+ vehicles

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

32.0%

4 bedrooms

34.7%

5 bedrooms

13.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Population Mobility

20.1%

moved in the last year

48.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

212

Indigenous residents

15,316

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

505

Arthritis

242

Asthma

226

Heart disease

173

Cancer

158

Diabetes

143

Lung condition

117

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children

30.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.0% 3

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Previously served

2.3% 152

👤

Never served

97.6% 6,399

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 780

—

Did not provide

88.0% 5,730

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Children Ever Born

No children

38.0%

1 child

12.7%

2 children

30.6%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

3.7%

5+ children

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Broadbeach Waters When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

103

1961–1970

182

1971–1980

226

1981–1990

321

1991–2000

341

2001–2010

475

2011–2015

236

2016

2017

2018

2019

125

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.9%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Household Size

1 person

21.5%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

17.0%

4 persons

16.9%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,140

Moved from QLD

885

Moved — same area (SA2)

196

Moved from NSW

178

Moved from VIC

132

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.4%

Step family — no other children

10.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broadbeach Waters Schools

schools nearby

government

1066

avg ICSEA score

6,976

total students

St Vincent's Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 794 students

1091

ICSEA

Benowa State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 894 students

1089

ICSEA

Broadbeach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,204 students

1082

ICSEA

St Kevin's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 427 students

1072

ICSEA

Benowa State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,129 students

1064

ICSEA

Surfers Paradise State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 598 students

1035

ICSEA

Merrimac State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 930 students

1029

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Broadbeach Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,072/wk

Median Rent $600/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Broadbeach Waters

Your weekly income

≈ $8,979/month

Median rent $600/wk

Left after rent $1,472/wk

Rent share 29.0%

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Broadbeach Waters vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,082 Income: $552/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 4,088 Income: $942/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 4,094 Income: $510/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 4,098 Income: $700/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 4,110 Income: $1,258/wk Rent: $405/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadbeach Waters

What is the population of Broadbeach Waters QLD?

The population of Broadbeach Waters QLD is 8,164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1536.2 people per km².Broadbeach Waters is ranked #864 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Broadbeach Waters?

The median personal income in Broadbeach Waters QLD is $889 per week, or $46,228 per year.The median household income is $2,072 per week.Family income is $2,376 per week.Broadbeach Waters is ranked #2,257 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Broadbeach Waters?

Median rent in Broadbeach Waters QLD is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 29.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Broadbeach Waters ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Broadbeach Waters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Broadbeach Waters QLD is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Broadbeach Waters?

The median age in Broadbeach Waters QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broadbeach Waters a good suburb to live in?

Broadbeach Waters is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,164.The median income is $889/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30381. All dollar figures in AUD.