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Broadbeach

QLD 4218 • Rest of QLD

6,786
Population (2021)
$73,788
Median Household Income
1.48 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback Queensland

About Broadbeach

Broadmere is an extremely remote rural locality in central Queensland, situated within the Maranoa region approximately 90 kilometres north of Taroom near the Dawson Valley. Covering over 581 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's largest and most sparsely populated localities, with just 38 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. The landscape is defined by open savanna grassland, brigalow scrub, and the seasonally variable creek systems of the Great Dividing Range's western slopes.

The economy of Broadmere is entirely agricultural, centred on extensive cattle grazing across large pastoral properties. Life here is deeply self-reliant, with the nearest township services located in Taroom or Wandoan, each roughly an hour's drive away. The community, though small, is part of the broader Callide electorate, and residents share the resilient spirit common to outback Queensland's station families.

Broadbeach falls under postcode 4218 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Surfers Paradise electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4218
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
Moncrieff
State Electorate
Surfers Paradise
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.03°, 153.43°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.48 km²
Elevation
11m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.1%

0 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
530 km
By Car (Peak)
6 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5 hrs

🛣️ No public transport. Nearest services in Taroom (~90 km south) or Wandoan (~100 km southeast).

Walkability Car Dependent

Entirely car dependent with no public transport infrastructure.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach 4218 QLD
  • Woolworths
    The Oasis Shopping Centre, 75 Surf Parade Broadbeach 4218 QLD

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gold Coast Local Government Area, which contains Broadbeach. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
550.5 / 100k
2yr Down 27.0% 10yr Down 27.2%
Motor vehicle theft
337.3 / 100k
2yr Down 18.9% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
838.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 59.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.8 / 100k
2yr Down 16.5% 10yr Down 19.2%
Steal from vehicle
578 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Down 31.5%
View all offence categories for Gold Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,514
Census 2021
6,786
▲ 23.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$39,208
Personal Income 2021
$45,292
▲ 15.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$45,292 / yr
$871/wk
Household
$73,788 / yr
$1419/wk
Family
$96,928 / yr
$1864/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

⚖️ Compare Broadbeach With

🏘️Surfers Paradise
View comparison →

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,674
Born Overseas 2,228

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 389
  • 2. England 314
  • 3. Brazil 196
  • 4. China 88
  • 5. South Africa 78
  • 6. India 74
  • 7. Japan 71
  • 8. Italy 64
  • 9. Philippines 64
  • 10. United States 52

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,311
Australian 1,590
Irish 730
Scottish 611
Italian 373
German 303
Chinese 204
Indian 96
New Zealander 94
Dutch 91

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,584
Both parents born in Australia
2,527
Both parents born overseas
751
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.1%
No Religion
38.6%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
1.4%
Judaism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
189 (2.8%)
5-14 years
286 (4.2%)
15-19 years
159 (2.3%)
20-24 years
467 (6.9%)
25-34 years
1,350 (19.9%)
35-44 years
846 (12.5%)
45-54 years
737 (10.9%)
55-64 years
1,100 (16.2%)
65-74 years
914 (13.5%)
75-84 years
573 (8.4%)
85+ years
170 (2.5%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Broadmere QLD located? +

Broadmere is a remote locality in central Queensland, approximately 90 kilometres north of Taroom in the Maranoa region, near the Dawson Valley.

What is the population of Broadmere? +

Broadmere had a population of just 38 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across more than 581 square kilometres.

What economic activity happens in Broadmere? +

Broadmere's economy is entirely based on extensive cattle grazing and pastoral farming across large sheep and cattle stations.

What is the average income in Broadbeach? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Broadbeach is about $871 per week (around $45,300 per year). The median household income is $1,419 per week and the median family income is $1,864 per week.

What is the age profile of Broadbeach? +

The median age in Broadbeach is 46. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,350 residents, around 20%). Around 9% of residents are under 20 and about 24% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Broadbeach a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Broadbeach is part of the Gold Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Broadbeach? +

Broadbeach had a population of 6,786 at the 2021 Census, up 23.1% from 5,514 in 2016.

How much is rent in Broadbeach? +

In Broadbeach, the median weekly rent is $420, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600 (2021 Census).