Labrador

QLD 4215 • Rest of QLD

18,643
Population (2021)
$34,008
Median Income
5.00 kmΒ²
Area
5m
Elevation
WaterfrontBroadwater ViewsAffordableFishing Lifestyle

About Labrador

Labrador is a waterfront suburb of 18,600 residents on the Gold Coast's Broadwater, positioned between Southport and the Runaway Bay canals. The suburb offers extensive Broadwater frontage with parks, fishing spots, and water views at more accessible prices than nearby areas. Light rail connectivity through Southport provides public transport options.

Life here centres on the waterβ€”kayaking, fishing, and Broadwater views define the lifestyle. The community includes long-term residents, retirees enjoying waterfront living, and families seeking value. Harbour Town outlet shopping is nearby, and Griffith University's Gold Coast campus is accessible. Labrador attracts those seeking genuine waterfront at realistic prices.

Labrador falls under postcode 4215 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bonney electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4215
Urban Area
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.95Β°, 153.40Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.00 kmΒ²
Elevation
5m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Labrador Shopping Centre Pacific Highway Labrador 4215 QLD

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
45 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
18,261
Census 2021
18,643
2.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,068
Income 2021
$34,008
17.0% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,979
Born Overseas 6,238

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 1,520
  • 2. England 820
  • 3. Philippines 294
  • 4. India 289
  • 5. China 223
  • 6. Bosnia & Herzegovina 163
  • 7. South Africa 151
  • 8. Japan 144
  • 9. Thailand 138
  • 10. Germany 114
  • 11. Scotland 110
  • 12. South Korea 89
  • 13. United States 78
  • 14. Vietnam 78
  • 15. Indonesia 62

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,941
Australian 4,899
Irish 1,867
Scottish 1,762
German 861
Chinese 490
Italian 462
Maori 456
Filipino 411
Australian Aboriginal 394

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,445
Both parents born in Australia
7,344
Both parents born overseas
2,248
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.9%
Christianity
41.4%
Islam
2.7%
Buddhism
2.1%
Hinduism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
777 (4.2%)
5-14 years
1,555 (8.3%)
15-19 years
775 (4.2%)
20-24 years
1,130 (6.1%)
25-34 years
2,660 (14.3%)
35-44 years
2,385 (12.8%)
45-54 years
2,492 (13.4%)
55-64 years
2,512 (13.5%)
65-74 years
2,342 (12.6%)
75-84 years
1,430 (7.7%)
85+ years
573 (3.1%)

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