Broadbeach Waters vs Clear Island Waters
The verdict
Broadbeach Waters rates higher for transport (61 vs 41). Broadbeach Waters is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 4.0 km).
Scores
Broadbeach WatersClear Island Waters
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 66 |
| Transport | 61 | 41 |
| Education | 64 | 68 |
| Liveability | 100 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,164 | 4,395 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $1,617 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.8% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.5% | 57.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Broadbeach Waters — · Clear Island Waters —
Property
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island 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) | $1,800 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadbeach Waters · Clear Island Waters
Transport
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 20 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.9 km | 73.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Broadbeach Waters | Clear Island Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,164 | 4,395 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,036 | 4,540 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.57% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadbeach Waters or Clear Island Waters?
Broadbeach Waters has the higher residential safety score (Broadbeach Waters 83/100 vs Clear Island Waters 82/100).
Which has better public transport, Broadbeach Waters or Clear Island Waters?
Broadbeach Waters has the higher transport score (Broadbeach Waters 61/100 vs Clear Island Waters 41/100).
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