Broadbeach vs Broadbeach Waters
The verdict
Broadbeach rates higher for transport (87 vs 61). Broadbeach is closer to the coast (490 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
BroadbeachBroadbeach Waters
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 76 |
| Transport | 87 | 61 |
| Education | 63 | 64 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,786 | 8,164 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,419 | $2,072 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 39.8% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 65.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Broadbeach — · Broadbeach Waters —
Property
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 619 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 383 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadbeach · Broadbeach Waters
Transport
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 73 | 4 |
| Parks | 13 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 98 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 490 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.8 km | 72.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Broadbeach | Broadbeach Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,786 | 8,164 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,691 | 9,036 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.18% | 2.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadbeach or Broadbeach Waters?
Broadbeach Waters has the higher residential safety score (Broadbeach 82/100 vs Broadbeach Waters 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Broadbeach or Broadbeach Waters?
Broadbeach has the higher transport score (Broadbeach 87/100 vs Broadbeach Waters 61/100).
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