QLD4217· Pop. 9,889Gold Coast

BENOWA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

70

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$785,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

6.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

BENOWA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$1,020/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.25%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BENOWA is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 6.8%
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.4%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,466/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.2%

55.3% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

57%

28% apartments

Degree qualified

29.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.3%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.0 km

Regional

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

57.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

77 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

3.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,017/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4217

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Benowa State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1089(81%)
894 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls36% top SEA quarter

St Kevin's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1072(76%)
427 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls26% top SEA quarter

Surfers Paradise State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
598 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls18% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Benowa State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1064(73%)
2,129 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls25% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
60/ 100

11.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1065ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
78/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 24 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

25

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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