Rialto at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
35.4k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Rialto.
The postcode for Rialto is 4218 (QLD).
Rialto (4218) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
Rialto has roughly 35,371 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Rialto scores 50/100 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, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rialto'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
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
35,371
Median age: 41
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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.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rialto.
Local schools for Rialto
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Government School Catchment
Merrimac State High School
Broadbeach State School
Miami 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 Rialto.
- What is the Rialto postcode?
- Rialto is in the 4218 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Rialto?
- Rialto is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4218, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rialto?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Rialto?
- There are 20 schools serving Rialto on this page, including Merrimac State High School, Broadbeach State School, St Vincent's Primary School.
- How walkable is Rialto?
- Rialto has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rialto?
- Rialto is close to Rio Vista, Pacific Fair, Mermaid Waters, Miami Keys, Mermaid Keys.
- What is the population of Rialto?
- The population of Rialto is approximately 35,371 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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