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Broadbeach

Central Gold Coast · QLD 4218

A dense beachside entertainment hub — light rail, The Star expansion and a 2032 venue.

3
active signals
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AusProp Score

83/100
83Excellent
Infrastructure pipeline25/30

3 active projects tracked

Jobs market15/15

6,275 listings within 15km

Planning & supply balance10/15

Major project confirmed

Based on 3 of 5 possible signals — infrastructure, jobs and planning data are always real and sourced. Rental yield and capital growth aren't counted yet for this suburb: its current market figures are illustrative estimates, not an independently sourced snapshot. Guide only, not financial advice.

2
Under construction now
  • Transport — Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
  • Commercial — The Star Gold Coast Tower 2 (Epsilon)

Signal summary

Broadbeach has 3 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (under construction). Investment spans transport, commercial, other. The median house price is around $2.10m, with auction clearance steady and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 2.77%.

Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.

Broadbeach's timeline

2021
Multiple Dwelling Development — 35 Apartments in Broadbeach
Proposed
81-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development in Broadbeach
Proposed
2022
High-Density Accommodation Tower — 170 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
High-Density Residential Tower — 120 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
Broadbeach Residential Tower - 120 Units Proposed
Proposed
High-Density Residential Development — 157 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
High-Density Residential & Short-Term Accommodation Development
Proposed
34-Unit Residential Development at 20 Mary Avenue
Proposed
59-Unit Residential Development — 99 Old Burleigh Road
Proposed
High-Density Residential Tower — 96 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
36-Unit Mixed Residential and Short-Term Accommodation Development
Proposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 98 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
2023
Major High-Density Mixed-Use Development — 348 Dwellings
Proposed
Major High-Density Residential — 203 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
Major Short-Term Accommodation Development — 102 Units, Broadbeach
Proposed
34-Unit Residential Development — 118 Old Burleigh Road
Proposed
2024
Avva Broadbeach — Approved 33-Storey Tower
Approved
39 Unit Residential Development — 137 Old Burleigh Road
Proposed
2025
High-Density Residential Development — 115 Dwellings in Broadbeach
Proposed
High-Density Residential Tower — 130 Units in Broadbeach
Proposed
Major Mixed-Use Development: 192 Residential and Short-Term Units
Proposed
Major High-Density Mixed-Use Development — 200 Units Proposed
Proposed
Major High-Rise Residential Tower — 210 Dwellings in Broadbeach
Proposed
59 New Apartments Proposed at 22 Mary Avenue, Broadbeach
Proposed
56 Unit Multiple Dwelling & Short-Term Accommodation in Broadbeach
Proposed
37-Unit Residential Development — 108 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
Proposed
Broadbeach Multiple Dwelling & Short Term Accommodation — 31 Units
Proposed
2026 — this yearTODAY
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
Under Construction
The Star Gold Coast Tower 2 (Epsilon)
Under Construction
2032
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (2032 venue)
Announced

Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:

  • High-Density Residential Development — 109 Units in Broadbeach
  • Star Entertainment Epsilon tower completion mid-to-late 2026
  • V&A mixed-use tower under construction, premium office and residential
  • Polycell Sandpiper 51-storey tower demolition underway at Old Burleigh Road
  • Abedian & Co $580m Broadbeach tower construction pencilled for early 2026
  • Affinity Broadbeach construction commenced, 50%+ apartments sold

What happened last time: the Gold Coast Light Rail

Broadbeach sits on this corridor. Two independent university studies tracked property values near light rail stations from 1996 to 2016. Here's what actually happened — not a projection, a record.

The biggest jump (+26%) landed during the feasibility study — years before construction even started, let alone the first tram running. Land 100–400m from a station rose 30% more than land 800m+ away, over the full 1996–2016 window.
+7%extra value within 400m of a station, in just the first year the line operated (vs land 400m–2km away)
$300mtotal land-value uplift across 1,324 properties near Stage 1 stations — about 25% of what Stage 1 cost to build

This is historical research on the Gold Coast's existing light rail (Stages 1–2) — not a guarantee any future project repeats it. We show it because it's the most rigorously documented Gold Coast precedent for how transit signals have actually played out here, and it's why AusProp surfaces planning and funding signals rather than waiting for ribbon-cuttings.

Infrastructure timeline

3 active · 0 completed

Planning & zoning

33 decisions
High supply risk33 major DAs approved

33 major approvals in the pipeline — significant new supply could soften rents short-term before population absorbs it.

~3,960
est. new dwellings
  1. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed

    High-Density Residential Development — 109 Units in Broadbeach

    Spotted 6 days ago

    11 Jubilee Avenue, Broadbeach

    A Material Change of Use application for the development of 109 multiple dwellings located at 11 Jubilee Avenue, Broadbeach.

    Investor note

    This project represents a significant increase in high-density housing stock in a prime Gold Coast suburb, signalling continued demand for urban apartment living near the beach and light rail. The scale of 109 units suggests a substantial uplift in local population density, which supports long-term growth in local retail and service infrastructure.

    Source ↗MCU/2026/364
  2. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Accommodation Tower — 170 Units in Broadbeach

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    143 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

    A Material Change of Use application for a large-scale project comprising 170 short-term accommodation units at 143 Surf Parade, Broadbeach.

    Investor note

    This substantial project signals strong institutional confidence in the Broadbeach tourism and short-term rental market. The addition of 170 units will significantly increase visitor capacity, likely supporting local hospitality and retail performance in the immediate precinct.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/105
  3. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential Tower — 120 Units in Broadbeach

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    30 First Avenue, Broadbeach

    A Material Change of Use application for a development comprising 120 short-term accommodation units located in the high-demand suburb of Broadbeach.

    Investor note

    The addition of 120 units in a prime Gold Coast tourist hub indicates strong ongoing demand for accommodation and potential for precinct uplift. Investors should monitor this for its impact on local tourism infrastructure and associated commercial activity in the surrounding Broadbeach core.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/41
  4. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    Broadbeach Residential Tower - 120 Units Proposed

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    11 Rosewood Avenue, Broadbeach

    A Material Change of Use application for the development of a 120-unit residential complex at 11 Rosewood Avenue in Broadbeach.

    Investor note

    The introduction of 120 high-density units in a high-demand suburb like Broadbeach signals significant densification and potential for increased rental supply and local infrastructure strain. Investors should monitor this for its impact on local vacancy rates and demand for supporting commercial services in the immediate vicinity.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/118
  5. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential Development — 157 Units in Broadbeach

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    13 Armrick Avenue, Broadbeach

    A Material Change of Use application for a development consisting of 157 multiple dwelling units and short-term accommodation in Broadbeach.

    Investor note

    This large-scale development signals significant confidence in the Broadbeach short-term rental and residential market. The addition of 157 units suggests strong ongoing demand for high-density living near the Gold Coast's core tourism and lifestyle precincts.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/67
  6. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential & Short-Term Accommodation Development

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Broadbeach

    The application proposes a substantial development comprising 180 multiple dwellings and 180 short-term accommodation units at 42 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach.

    Investor note

    This large-scale project significantly increases the supply of both residential housing and tourism accommodation in the tightly held Broadbeach market. Such density indicates strong developer confidence in the area's ongoing growth and its long-term viability as a premier coastal lifestyle destination.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/95

Nearby signals

6 within ~7km

Local services

40 amenities
Transport5
Broadbeach SouthTransit Station
Broadbeach NorthLight Rail Station
Florida GardensTransit Station
Pacific Fair bus stationTransit Station
The Star CasinoTransit Station
Education4
Merrimac State High SchoolSecondary School
Broadbeach State SchoolPrimary School
Gold Coast College of Christian MinisteriesUniversity
Australia Wide Training Pty LtdUniversity
Healthcare8
Mermaid Central Medical ClinicHospital
Broadbeach Day and Night ChemistPharmacy
Broadbeach Chempro ChemistPharmacy
Mermaid Beach Medical CentreHospital
Priceline Pharmacy Pacific FairPharmacy
MBR Health - Gold CoastHospital
Oasis Dental Studio BroadbeachMedical Centre
Mermaid Plaza Medical and CosmeticsHospital
Retail & Shopping6
Pacific Fair Shopping CentreShopping Centre
The OasisShopping Centre
Woolworths Oasis (Broadbeach)Supermarket
Kmart BroadbeachDepartment Store
Myer Pacific FairDepartment Store
Coles Pacific FairSupermarket
Childcare5
Target Pacific FairChildcare Centre
Harmony Early Education Broadbeach WatersChildcare Centre
Sunkids Mermaid WatersChildcare Centre
Eden Academy Broadbeach WatersChildcare Centre
Community Kids Broadbeach WatersKindergarten
Recreation8
Dracula'sAttraction
House Down Under Gold CoastAttraction
Kurrawa ParkPark
Cascade GardensAttraction
Pratten ParkAttraction
Snooker WorldSports Complex
Broadbeach CatsSports Complex
Volley Mermaid BeachPark
Community4
Broadbeach LibraryPublic Library
Broadbeach Police StationPolice Station
Surfers Paradise Fire and RescueFire Station
DVA - Veterans' Access Network, BroadbeachCouncil Office

Jobs activity

6,275active listings+9% YoY
within 15km
Hospitality & Tourism
+15% YoY931
Healthcare & Nursing
+8% YoY829
Construction & Trades
+9% YoY629
Retail
+7% YoY412
IT & Technology
+8% YoY166

Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-27. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.

Price history

5-year median price
House +59% Unit +69%
$648k$1.72m$2.80m202020212022202320242025

Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected

Market snapshot

House
Unit
Median price
$2,800,000
$1,050,000
Rent / week
$751/wk
$1015/wk
Gross yield
2.41%GC avg 3.2%
4.21%GC avg 4.85%
Growth (1yr)
+9.1%GC avg 11.54%
+6.9%GC avg 8.55%

* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch. Rent / week is a real figure — source: HTAG Analytics.

For sale now

92 properties currently for sale

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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.