Labrador at a glance
Median house
$1,026,500
Median unit
$635,000
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
18.6k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Labrador.
The postcode for Labrador is 4215 (QLD).
The median house price in Labrador is $1,026,500.
Labrador (4215) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,026,500, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Labrador has roughly 18,643 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Labrador scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Labrador's population at 18,643, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
18,643
Median age
45
Family households
56%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,026,500 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $635,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $205,000. 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
$1,026,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $635,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$730/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$1,026,500
$635,000
18,643
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.05% (median rent $800/wk against a $1,026,500 price tag). Units yield 5.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.05%
Based on $1,026,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.98%
Based on $635,000 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 202651%
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Labrador.
Local schools for Labrador
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Labrador State School
Musgrave Hill State School
Southport Special 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 Labrador.
- What is the median house price in Labrador?
- The median house price in Labrador, QLD 4215 is $1,026,500. The median unit price is $635,000.
- What is the Labrador postcode?
- Labrador is in the 4215 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Labrador?
- Labrador is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4215, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Labrador?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $730.
- What schools are in Labrador?
- There are 20 schools serving Labrador on this page, including Labrador State School, Southport Flexible School, Musgrave Hill State School.
- How walkable is Labrador?
- Labrador has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Labrador?
- Labrador is close to Chirn Park, Biggera Waters, Southport, Arundel Bc, Arundel Dc.
- What is the population of Labrador?
- The population of Labrador is approximately 18,643 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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