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Broadbeach

QLD 4218 • Rest of QLD

6,786
Population (2021)
$45,292
Median Income
1.48 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback Queensland

About Broadbeach

Broadmere is an extremely remote rural locality in central Queensland, situated within the Maranoa region approximately 90 kilometres north of Taroom near the Dawson Valley. Covering over 581 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's largest and most sparsely populated localities, with just 38 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. The landscape is defined by open savanna grassland, brigalow scrub, and the seasonally variable creek systems of the Great Dividing Range's western slopes.

The economy of Broadmere is entirely agricultural, centred on extensive cattle grazing across large pastoral properties. Life here is deeply self-reliant, with the nearest township services located in Taroom or Wandoan, each roughly an hour's drive away. The community, though small, is part of the broader Callide electorate, and residents share the resilient spirit common to outback Queensland's station families.

Broadbeach falls under postcode 4218 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Surfers Paradise electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4218
Urban Area
Gold Coast
LGA / Council
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
Moncrieff
State Electorate
Surfers Paradise
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.03°, 153.43°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
1.48 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
530 km
By Car (Peak)
6 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5 hrs

🛣️ No public transport. Nearest services in Taroom (~90 km south) or Wandoan (~100 km southeast).

Walkability Car Dependent

Entirely car dependent with no public transport infrastructure.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach 4218 QLD
  • Woolworths
    The Oasis Shopping Centre, 75 Surf Parade Broadbeach 4218 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
46 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.1%

0 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,514
Census 2021
6,786
▲ 23.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,208
Income 2021
$45,292
▲ 15.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,674
Born Overseas 2,228

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 389
  • 2. England 314
  • 3. Brazil 196
  • 4. China 88
  • 5. South Africa 78
  • 6. India 74
  • 7. Japan 71
  • 8. Italy 64
  • 9. Philippines 64
  • 10. United States 52

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,311
Australian 1,590
Irish 730
Scottish 611
Italian 373
German 303
Chinese 204
Indian 96
New Zealander 94
Dutch 91

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,584
Both parents born in Australia
2,527
Both parents born overseas
751
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.1%
No Religion
38.6%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
1.4%
Judaism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
189 (2.8%)
5-14 years
286 (4.2%)
15-19 years
159 (2.3%)
20-24 years
467 (6.9%)
25-34 years
1,350 (19.9%)
35-44 years
846 (12.5%)
45-54 years
737 (10.9%)
55-64 years
1,100 (16.2%)
65-74 years
914 (13.5%)
75-84 years
573 (8.4%)
85+ years
170 (2.5%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Broadmere QLD located? +

Broadmere is a remote locality in central Queensland, approximately 90 kilometres north of Taroom in the Maranoa region, near the Dawson Valley.

What is the population of Broadmere? +

Broadmere had a population of just 38 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across more than 581 square kilometres.

What economic activity happens in Broadmere? +

Broadmere's economy is entirely based on extensive cattle grazing and pastoral farming across large sheep and cattle stations.