Hope Island at a glance
Median house
$1,150,000
Median unit
$1,121,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14.5k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Hope Island.
The postcode for Hope Island is 4212 (QLD).
The median house price in Hope Island is $1,150,000.
Hope Island (4212) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,150,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Hope Island has roughly 14,522 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Hope Island scores 0/100 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, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hope Island's population at 14,522, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% 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
14,522
Median age
50
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $1,121,000, roughly 3% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices sit 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
$1,150,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,121,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$790/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$1,150,000
$1,121,000
14,522
Median age: 50
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.97% (median rent $1100/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 3.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), 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 20244.97%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.66%
Based on $1,121,000 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 202670%
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hope Island.
Local schools for Hope Island
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Government School Catchment
Coomera State Special School
Foxwell State Secondary College
Picnic Creek 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 Hope Island.
- What is the median house price in Hope Island?
- The median house price in Hope Island, QLD 4212 is $1,150,000. The median unit price is $1,121,000.
- What is the Hope Island postcode?
- Hope Island is in the 4212 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Hope Island?
- Hope Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4212, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hope Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1100, for units it's $790.
- What schools are in Hope Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Hope Island on this page, including Coomera State Special School, Foxwell State Secondary College, Picnic Creek State School.
- How walkable is Hope Island?
- Hope Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hope Island?
- Hope Island is close to Sanctuary Cove, Santa Barbara, Boykambil, Coomera, Monterey Keys.
- What is the population of Hope Island?
- The population of Hope Island is approximately 14,522 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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