Hope Island

QLD 4212 • Rest of QLD

14,522
Population (2021)
$44,980
Median Income
14.02 kmΒ²
Area
7m
Elevation
PrestigeWaterfrontMarinaResort Living

About Hope Island

Hope Island is a prestigious waterfront community of 14,500 residents on the northern Gold Coast, a series of canal estates and resort-style developments. Located 15 kilometres north of Surfers Paradise, it offers marina access and exclusive living. Sanctuary Cove adds resort amenity to the area.

Life here is distinctly upmarketβ€”boats, golf courses, and waterfront dining define the lifestyle. The community includes retirees, wealthy families, and those seeking resort-style living. Hope Island attracts affluent buyers seeking Gold Coast waterfront with marina access and exclusive community facilities.

Hope Island falls under postcode 4212 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadwater electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4212
Urban Area
Gold Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.87Β°, 153.36Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
14.02 kmΒ²
Elevation
7m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Santa Barbara Road Hope Island 4212 QLD

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
50 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
11,186
Census 2021
14,522
29.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,780
Income 2021
$44,980
13.1% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,531
Born Overseas 5,154

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,201
  • 2. New Zealand 1,054
  • 3. South Africa 463
  • 4. China 334
  • 5. Scotland 158
  • 6. Japan 106
  • 7. Germany 103
  • 8. United States 101
  • 9. India 91
  • 10. Philippines 75
  • 11. South Korea 72
  • 12. Hong Kong 61
  • 13. Netherlands 55
  • 14. Italy 54
  • 15. Wales 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,271
Australian 3,756
Scottish 1,570
Irish 1,504
Chinese 654
German 643
Italian 405
South African 265
Dutch 256
New Zealander 238

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,959
Both parents born in Australia
5,901
Both parents born overseas
1,718
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.0%
No Religion
35.9%
Buddhism
1.5%
Islam
1.1%
Hinduism
0.6%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
534 (3.7%)
5-14 years
1,346 (9.3%)
15-19 years
727 (5.0%)
20-24 years
681 (4.7%)
25-34 years
1,233 (8.5%)
35-44 years
1,579 (10.9%)
45-54 years
2,103 (14.5%)
55-64 years
2,261 (15.6%)
65-74 years
2,335 (16.1%)
75-84 years
1,346 (9.3%)
85+ years
376 (2.6%)

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