Miami at a glance
Median house
$1,555,000
Median unit
$980,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,445
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Miami.
The postcode for Miami is 4220 (QLD).
The median house price in Miami is $1,555,000.
Miami (4220) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,555,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Miami has roughly 7,445 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Miami scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Miami's population at 7,445, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,445
Median age
37
Family households
61%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,555,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $980,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $311,000. 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
$1,555,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $980,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$820/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$1,555,000
$980,000
7,445
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.01% (median rent $1200/wk against a $1,555,000 price tag). Units yield 4.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% 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 20244.01%
Based on $1,555,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.35%
Based on $980,000 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 202658%
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Miami.
Local schools for Miami
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Miami State High School
Miami State School
Caningeraba 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 Miami.
- What is the median house price in Miami?
- The median house price in Miami, QLD 4220 is $1,555,000. The median unit price is $980,000.
- What is the Miami postcode?
- Miami is in the 4220 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Miami?
- Miami is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4220, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Miami?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1200, for units it's $820.
- What schools are in Miami?
- There are 20 schools serving Miami on this page, including Miami State High School, Miami State School, Caningeraba State School.
- How walkable is Miami?
- Miami has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Miami?
- Miami is close to Nobby Beach, Burleigh Waters, Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Varsity Lakes.
- What is the population of Miami?
- The population of Miami is approximately 7,445 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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