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Broadbeach Waters
5 km²
Life in Broadbeach Waters revolves around a high-income community where most homes are large and within easy reach of parks and health services. It is a mature area with a typical resident aged 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. This affluent character is reflected in the high number of university-qualified adults and typical weekly family incomes that sit well above the Queensland and national averages. It is a diverse place, with nearly 30% of the population born overseas.
Broadbeach Waters's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is older than the state and national average, with about 20% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Many residents were born overseas, with a rate of 29.5% that is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
About 13.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national average.
Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 49.7% of people identifying as Christian and 40.3% reporting no religion.
The area is highly qualified; 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 65% finished Year 12, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of professional and managerial roles in the local workforce.
Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,072 and nearly 30% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, both of which are well above state and national figures.
Residents generally report better health than the state average, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions (24.1%) or mental health conditions (6.2%).
Unpaid care for children and housework is around the middle for its level, although the volunteering rate of 12.3% is much lower than most similar areas.
First Nations people in the area have a high Year 12 completion rate of 61.6% and a personal income that is well above the national average. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Family sizes are slightly larger than the state average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (57.1%) or couples without children (30.5%).
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments both well above the national average. Most homes are separate houses (78.3%), and 81.2% have three or more bedrooms.
The area is well-served by public transport, with 34 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just two minutes. About 18.5% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
While 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is lower than the national average at 54.1%. Common industries include health care, construction, and hospitality.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 97.2% within 15 minutes of a park, both of which are far above the state average.