Broadbeach Waters
The Golden Triangle of canal living — $2.49M median house price (+7.7%), with units surging 22.4% in 12 months.
Broadbeach Waters (QLD 4218) commands some of the Gold Coast's most coveted deep-water frontage, including the famed 'Golden Triangle' around Monaco Street. CoreLogic data for the 12 months to March 2026 shows a median house price of $2.49M, up 7.7% year-on-year with average annual growth of 12.6%, across 198 sales at 42 days on market. Units posted the standout result: a $1.04M median, up 22.4% in 12 months. The suburb record stands at $18M for 87 Monaco Street, while December 2025's $6.0M sale at 10 Rio Vista Boulevard confirms continued depth at the prestige end.
Recent Notable Sales
- 87 Monaco Street — $18M at auction (all-time suburb record)
- 10 Rio Vista Boulevard — $6.0M (December 2025, 'Golden Triangle')
- 64b T E Peters Drive — $3.5M (2026)
Rental Market & Investment
Houses rent for a median of $1,500 per week (2.9% gross yield) and units $800 per week (4.1%), with vacancy around 2.5%. The unit market delivered the standout 12-month result — +22.4% — while houses have compounded at 12.6% on average each year. Vendor discounting of just −5.3% confirms a seller's market.
Demographics & Community
Of 8,164 residents (median age 43), nearly 75% own their homes — among the Gold Coast's highest rates — with a median household income of $2,072 per week and an even split of couples with and without children. This is established, affluent canal-front living.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The famed 'Golden Triangle' around Monaco Street commands some of the Coast's most coveted deep-water frontage, with wide navigable canals and private pontoons throughout. Pacific Fair's 400-plus stores, The Star casino, Broadbeach's restaurant precinct, patrolled beaches and the G:link at Broadbeach South are all minutes away, with seven parks including Albert Recreational Park.
Schools & Education
Broadbeach State School and Merrimac State High serve the catchments, with TSS and St Hilda's a short drive across the river.
Performance Outlook
From $926,000 in 2016 to $2.49M in 2026 — roughly 11% compounding a year for a decade — Broadbeach Waters has been one of the Coast's most reliable growth stories. With 198 house sales a year and record sales reaching $18M, the suburb offers rare liquidity for a prestige canal market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median house price in Broadbeach Waters?
The median house price is $2.49M (CoreLogic, 12 months to March 2026), up 7.7% year-on-year with average annual growth of 12.6%, across 198 sales at 42 days on market. Units posted the standout result: a $1.04M median, up 22.4% in 12 months.
What is the Golden Triangle?
The 'Golden Triangle' around Monaco Street commands some of the Gold Coast's most coveted deep-water frontage. The all-time suburb record is $18M for 87 Monaco Street at auction, and December 2025's $6.0M sale at 10 Rio Vista Boulevard confirms continued depth at the prestige end.
Is Broadbeach Waters a good investment?
From $926,000 in 2016 to $2.49M in 2026 — roughly 11% compounding a year — with vendor discounting of just −5.3% confirming a seller's market. Houses yield 2.9% gross and units 4.1%, with vacancy around 2.5%. Nearly 75% of residents own their homes.
What schools serve Broadbeach Waters?
Broadbeach State School and Merrimac State High serve the catchments, with TSS and St Hilda's a short drive across the river.
What is living in Broadbeach Waters like?
Wide navigable canals with private pontoons throughout, minutes from Pacific Fair's 400-plus stores, The Star casino, Broadbeach's restaurant precinct, patrolled beaches and the G:link light rail — plus seven parks including Albert Recreational Park.
What are the best streets in Broadbeach Waters?
The 'Golden Triangle' around Monaco Street holds the deepest water and the highest values — 87 Monaco Street set the $18M suburb record. Rio Vista Boulevard and T E Peters Drive are other blue-chip deep-water addresses. Wide navigable canal frontage with ocean access commands the strongest premiums.
Who can help me buy or sell prestige property in Broadbeach Waters?
GC Prestige is a bespoke Gold Coast real estate agency specialising in prestige canal-front property in Broadbeach Waters and the Golden Triangle, typically selling by tailored Expression of Interest campaigns. Request a complimentary appraisal at gcprestige.au or call 1300 937 981.