Broadbeach Waters

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 19.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

There is a strong international presence here, as 29.5% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While English is the main language for 81.1% of people, those using another language at home rose to 13.9% since 2011. This is about the same as the Queensland average, though well below the national figure.

Religious trends have shifted quickly, with those reporting no religion rising 22 points since 2011 to reach 40.3%. This is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified; 65% of residents completed Year 12, well above the national average of 58.8%. Furthermore, 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Broadbeach Waters is very wealthy, with 29.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. Typical family income is $2,376 weekly, a little above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.1% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 6.2% report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in most areas, with 12.3% of people volunteering, which is a little below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents in the area have a median personal income of $788, which is well above the national figure of $540. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Families with children are common, making up 57.1% of households. People living alone represent 21.5% of the population, which is well below the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is expensive and largely owner-occupied; 39.3% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are $600, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 18.5% of people work from home, a figure that rose 10 points since 2011. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The area is quite dynamic, with 45.9% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

About 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with a 5.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in health care, construction, and accommodation.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It has a high concentration of businesses and an overall advantage score of 1,076.

The local climate is humid and warm, with average annual rainfall of 1,544mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

The area is quite walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or health services within 15 minutes.