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QLD · Gold Coast Council
Benowa, 4217
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,706
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.5%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,918/wk
Employment rate
56.1%
Languages at home
26.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Korean, Japanese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Benowa is a well-connected established suburb in Gold Coast Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Benowa snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,050/wk
Population (ERP)
10,706
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#135
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
91st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
38th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
78th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 55.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 24% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 1558th in Australia
- State rank
- 354th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #135 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #210 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $1,050
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
10,706(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +8.5% over 5 years · 38th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +8.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +89
- Change in 5 years
- +839
- Growth rank in QLD
- 38th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,700), extrapolated at +1.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,889
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,918
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 298 of 3,733
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,089 / 967 / 355
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 1,050
- Against the person
- 276
- Against property
- 409
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 90.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +2.5%
Most common offence types
- Assault375
- Drug Offences1076
- Good Order Offences896
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)1085
- Traffic And Related Offences315
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,078
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 78th
School list
- Benowa State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 2,129 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Benowa State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1089 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 894 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Kevin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1072 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 427 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Josiah CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 102 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Bellevue Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 729 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Emmanuel CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1139 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 1,686 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Benowa Hills Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- Benowa Kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ashmore Rd at Boree Street
- Ashmore Rd at Reed Street
- Ashmore Rd at Sir Bruce Small Park
- Ashmore Rd at Sir Bruce Small Park
- Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
151 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 4 fast food · 4 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 27 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 16 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 17 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 33 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 65/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.1
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.71
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.62
Food & drink(7)
- ZarraffasCafe
- Grill'dFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Burrito BarRestaurant
- Sushi TrainRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- Convenience store
- ColesSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
203 Ashmore Road
Community(7)
- Benowa Hills Early Learning CentreKindergarten
- Benowa KindergartenKindergarten
- Kindergarten (2)
- Benowa State High SchoolSchool
Mediterranean Drive
- Benowa State SchoolSchool
314-358 Benowa Road
- Saint Kevin's Catholic SchoolSchool
Health & services(8)
- Benowa Family Medical CentreClinic
- Leading Steps Paediatric ClinicClinic
Unit 4.05
- Myhealth Medical Centre BenowaClinic
- Pindara PlaceClinic
13 Carrara Street, Benowa
- Pindara Specialist SuitesClinic
29 Carrara Street, Benowa
- The Cardiac CenterClinic
Unit 507
- Pindara Private HospitalHospital
- Ashmore Family PracticeMedical clinic
156 Ashmore Road, Benowa
Sport & outdoors(46)
- Apex ParkPark
- Araucaria ForestPark
- Benowa ParkPark
- Closed Forest GorgePark
- Display GardenPark
- Freshwater WetlandsPark
- Kelly ParkPark
- Myrtaceae GardenPark
- Park
- Rose GardenPark
- Sensory GardenPark
- Summer GardenPark
- William ParkPark
- Playground (4)
- Benowa Bowls ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (27)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(23)
- Beauty salon
- Bench
- Car repair
- 216 Japis HouseCentre
216 Ashmore Road, Benowa
- Centre
- Centre
210 Ashmore Road, Benowa
- Gold Coast Potters & Sculptors CornerGallery
173 Ashmore Road, Benowa
- RACV Royal Pines ResortHotel
Ross Street
- Information
- Stockland Benowa GardensMall
- Ashmore Family PracticeParking
- GCCCParking
- Parking (37)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- Pindara PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Public toilets
- Rotary Education PavilionShelter
- Shelter (7)
- Slipway
- Lady Small Haven Aged CareSocial Facility
60 Allchurch Avenue, Benowa
- Yes
- Yes
212 Ashmore Road, Benowa
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
15 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Annies Court ReservePark
- Apex ParkPark
- Araucaria ForestPark
- Benowa ParkPark
- Closed Forest GorgePark
- Display GardenPark
- Freshwater WetlandsPark
- Kelly ParkPark
- Myrtaceae GardenPark
- Robert ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- Pindara Private Hospital (0.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- 216 Japis HouseAshmore RoadCentre
- Ashmore Family PracticeAshmore RoadDoctor
- Benowa Family Medical CentreClinic
- CentreCentre
- CentreAshmore RoadCentre
- Leading Steps Paediatric ClinicClinic
- Myhealth Medical Centre BenowaClinic
- Pindara PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Pindara PlaceCarrara StreetClinic
- Pindara Private HospitalHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 186
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 17.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Moncrieff
- Member of Parliament
- Angie BELL (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 125,713
- Turnout (2025)
- 85.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 58.8%Labor 41.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.2 km away).
Coalition 67.6%Labor 32.4%
8.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- BenowaLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Special Hospital Team 3Labor 17.8% · Coalition 82.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- CarraraLabor 42.9% · Coalition 57.1% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Bellevue ParkLabor 46.2% · Coalition 53.8% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- AshmoreLabor 42.7% · Coalition 57.3% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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