Gold Coast City Council

Moana Park

QLD4218

Moana Park at a glance

Median house

$453,000

Median unit

$326,160

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

35.4k

Median age 41

About

Welcome to Moana Park.

Moana Park (4218) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $453,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Moana Park has roughly 35,371 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $453,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $326,160, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $91,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Moana Park on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$453,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,160.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$450/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$383/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$453,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$326,160

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

35,371

Median age: 41

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.17% (median rent $450/wk against a $453,000 price tag). Units yield 6.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

5.17%

Based on $453,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

6.11%

Based on $326,160 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

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.

The 2021 Census put Moana Park's population at 35,371, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

35,371

Median age

41

Family households

Lone person

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Moana Park scores 4/100 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, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property8,289 (16.8%)
Other Offences7,241 (14.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)4,762 (9.6%)
Drug Offences2,934 (5.9%)
Other Stealing2,457 (5.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Moana Park.

Local schools for Moana Park

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Merrimac State High School

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Surfers Paradise State School

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Broadbeach State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Moana Park.

What is the median house price in Moana Park?
The median house price in Moana Park, QLD 4218 is $453,000. The median unit price is $326,160. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Moana Park postcode?
Moana Park is in the 4218 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
What is the average rent in Moana Park?
The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
What schools are in Moana Park?
There are 20 schools serving Moana Park on this page, including Merrimac State High School, St Vincent's Primary School, Surfers Paradise State School.
How walkable is Moana Park?
Moana Park has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Moana Park?
Moana Park is close to Broadbeach Waters, Miami Keys, Rio Vista, Cypress Gardens, Rialto.
What is the population of Moana Park?
Moana Park has approximately 35,371 residents. The median age is 41.

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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