Broadbeach vs Florida Gardens
Broadbeach scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Florida Gardens (1059) sits above Broadbeach (1056).
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Broadbeach and Florida Gardens side by side
| Measure | Broadbeach | Florida Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $975/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1059 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 46 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,786 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1366 mm | 1317 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Florida Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1056).
Broadbeach vs Florida Gardens: common questions
Does Broadbeach or Florida Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Florida Gardens scores 1059 vs 1056 in Broadbeach. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Broadbeach or Florida Gardens?
Broadbeach scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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