Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Broadbeach

1 km²

Broadbeach has far more renters than most areas, a larger-than-average population and far more university graduates than most areas.

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📍 Broadbeach, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,786▲ +47.1%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +24.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over24.3%Children under 157.0%People in a de facto relationship17.6%▲ +15.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Seniors (65+) (24%).

Young adults (25–44)32.4%

Older adults (45–64)27.1%

Seniors (65+)24.3%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Children (0–14)7.0%

Marital status

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (14%).

Never married40%
Married36%
Divorced14%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by New Zealand (8%) and England (7%).

Australia54.1%

New Zealand5.7%

England4.6%

China1.3%

South Africa1.1%

India1.1%

Philippines0.9%

Italy0.9%

Nepal0.5%

Vietnam0.2%

Ancestry

In Broadbeach, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (11%).

English34.1%

Australian23.4%

Irish10.8%

Scottish9.0%

Italian5.5%

German4.5%

Chinese3.0%

Indian1.4%

Dutch1.3%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home16.7%

Language used at home

In Broadbeach, the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Italian (2%).

English only70.1%

Mandarin1.4%

Italian1.2%

Punjabi0.6%

Cantonese0.4%

Greek0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Arabic0.4%

Hindi0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.6%

Religious affiliation

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (46%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity48%
No religion46%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism1%
Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.3%

Highest year of school

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1258.3%

Year 1016.0%

Year 116.1%

Year 9 or below5.2%

Highest qualification level

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree26.3%

Certificate III / IV19.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.6%

Postgraduate degree8.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II1.2%

Field of qualification

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce21.9%

Society & culture11.3%

Health9.9%

Engineering & related8.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.1%

Education5.5%

Architecture & building5.0%

Creative arts4.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.9%

Information technology1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$871▲ +31.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,419▲ +38.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,864▲ +43.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.4%

Household income distribution

In Broadbeach, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.3%

$1,500–$2,99930.3%

Under $65019.3%

$4,000 or more7.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.7%

Personal income distribution

In Broadbeach, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49933.2%

Under $65031.8%

$1,500–$2,99915.7%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.4%People with a mental health condition6.5%People needing help with daily activities3.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Broadbeach, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (6%).

None58.5%

One condition18.1%

Two conditions5.0%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis8.0%

Mental health6.5%

Other condition6.4%

Asthma6.4%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.6%

Diabetes3.1%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.5%People providing unpaid care7.9%People caring for children unpaid12.5%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework12.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%People living alone40.3%▲ +3.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Couples without children at 58%, followed by Couples with children (26%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples without children58%
Couples with children26%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Household size

In Broadbeach, the largest group is 2 people at 46%, followed by 1 person (40%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people46.0%

1 person40.3%

3 people9.0%

4 people3.9%

5 people0.7%

6 or more0.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +27.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,600▼ -8.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting49.5%Homes owned outright29.5%Separate (detached) houses0.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms16.4%▲ +21.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Rented at 50%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Rented50%
Owned outright30%
Owned with a mortgage18%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Separate house (0%).

Flat or apartment99%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Separate house0%

Bedrooms per home

In Broadbeach, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 63%, followed by 1 bedroom (20%) and 3 bedrooms (15%).

2 bedrooms61.2%

1 bedroom19.6%

3 bedrooms14.9%

4 bedrooms1.3%

Studio / none0.5%

5 or more0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Broadbeach, the largest group is $350–$549 at 64%, followed by $550–$749 (13%) and $200–$349 (13%).

$350–$54961.9%

$550–$74913.1%

$200–$34912.4%

$750 or more8.2%

Under $2001.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Broadbeach, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79937.3%

$1,800–$2,99924.2%

Under $1,00018.7%

$3,000 or more11.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.7%▼ -25.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Broadbeach, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 59%, followed by 2 vehicles (26%) and No vehicle (12%).

1 vehicle58.6%

2 vehicles25.6%

No vehicle11.7%

3 vehicles3.0%

4 or more1.1%

How people get to work

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)49.4%

Worked at home16.7%

Walked9.4%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Bus1.5%

Bicycle1.4%

Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years59.9%Recent arrivals from overseas22.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation56.0%Employed full-time51.9%

Industries people work in

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Accommodation & food (14%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Accommodation & food13.1%

Retail trade9.9%

Construction7.9%

Professional & technical7.9%

Education & training7.0%

Arts & recreation5.0%

Administrative & support4.1%

Rental & real estate4.0%

Manufacturing3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Broadbeach, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Managers (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals23.4%

Managers14.3%

Community & personal service13.7%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Technicians & trades10.9%

Sales workers10.9%

Labourers8.7%

Machinery operators & drivers3.7%

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