Rainbow Bay at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
8,374
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Rainbow Bay.
The postcode for Rainbow Bay is 4225 (QLD).
Rainbow Bay (4225) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
Rainbow Bay has roughly 8,374 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rainbow Bay scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rainbow Bay's population at 8,374, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,374
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,374
Median age: 49
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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.
62
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rainbow Bay.
Local schools for Rainbow Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tweed Heads Public School
Coolangatta State School
Tweed Heads South Public 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 Rainbow Bay.
- What is the Rainbow Bay postcode?
- Rainbow Bay is in the 4225 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Rainbow Bay?
- Rainbow Bay is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4225, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rainbow Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Rainbow Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Rainbow Bay on this page, including Tweed Heads Public School, The Village School Gold Coast, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Rainbow Bay?
- Rainbow Bay has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rainbow Bay?
- Rainbow Bay is close to Greenmount, Kirra, Coolangatta, Bilinga, Tugun Heights.
- What is the population of Rainbow Bay?
- The population of Rainbow Bay is approximately 8,374 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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