Benowa at a glance
Median house
$1,800,000
Median unit
$870,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
9,889
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Benowa.
The postcode for Benowa is 4217 (QLD).
The median house price in Benowa is $1,800,000.
Benowa (4217) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,800,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Benowa has roughly 9,889 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Benowa scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Benowa's population at 9,889, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,889
Median age
44
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,800,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $870,000, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $360,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,800,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $870,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1000/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$900/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$1,800,000
$870,000
9,889
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.89% (median rent $1000/wk against a $1,800,000 price tag). Units yield 5.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.89%
Based on $1,800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.38%
Based on $870,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Benowa.
Local schools for Benowa
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Government School Catchment
Benowa State High School
Benowa State School
Bellevue Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Benowa.
- What is the median house price in Benowa?
- The median house price in Benowa, QLD 4217 is $1,800,000. The median unit price is $870,000.
- What is the Benowa postcode?
- Benowa is in the 4217 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Benowa?
- Benowa is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4217, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Benowa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1000, for units it's $900.
- What schools are in Benowa?
- There are 20 schools serving Benowa on this page, including Benowa State High School, Benowa State School, St Kevin's School.
- How walkable is Benowa?
- Benowa has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Benowa?
- Benowa is close to Sorrento, Bundall, Ashmore, Ashmore City, Carrara.
- What is the population of Benowa?
- The population of Benowa is approximately 9,889 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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