Gold Coast City Council
Main Beach
Main Beach at a glance
Median house
$460,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$1,450,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
3,998
Median age 57
About
Welcome to Main Beach.
Main Beach is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$460,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,450,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$437/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$950/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$460,000
Sales data pending
$1,450,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,998
Median age: 57
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20264.94%
Based on $460,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20263.41%
Based on $1,450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,998
Median age
57
Family households
59%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
49,436
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.
40
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Main Beach.
Local schools for Main Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Southport State High School
Southport 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 Main Beach.
- What is the median house price in Main Beach?
- The median house price in Main Beach, QLD 4217 is $460,000. The median unit price is $1,450,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Main Beach postcode?
- Main Beach is in the 4217 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Main Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $437, for units it's $950.
- What schools are in Main Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Main Beach on this page, including Men of Business Academy, St Hilda's School, Southport State High School.
- How walkable is Main Beach?
- Main Beach has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Main Beach?
- Main Beach is close to Australia Fair, Sundale, Southport Bc, Southport, Paradise Waters.
- What is the population of Main Beach?
- Main Beach has approximately 3,998 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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