Broadbeach Waters, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Broadbeach Waters Gold Coast, Queensland
Residential canals on the Gold Coast, including Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters Location in Gold Coast, Australia
Population	8,164 (2021 census)
• Density	1,540/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4218
Elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Area	5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	3.8 km (2 mi) S of Surfers Paradise 6.9 km (4 mi) S of Southport 29 km (18 mi) NNW of Tweed Heads 82.1 km (51 mi) SSE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Gold Coast City
State electorate(s)	Surfers Paradise
Federal Division(s)	Moncrieff
Suburbs around Broadbeach Waters: Benowa Bundall Surfers Paradise Carrara Broadbeach Waters Broadbeach Clear Island Waters Mermaid Waters Broadbeach

Broadbeach Waters is a cool suburb located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its many man-made canals, which means lots of homes have water views! In 2021, about 8,164 people lived here.

What is Broadbeach Waters Like?

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, a huge shopping mall in Broadbeach Waters.

Broadbeach Waters is bordered by the Nerang River to the north. Most of the homes here are built right next to or very close to the special man-made canals. Imagine having a boat right in your backyard!

One of the biggest attractions in the area is Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. It's a massive shopping mall located in the southeastern part of the suburb.

Neighbourhoods in Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters has several smaller areas, each with its own vibe. Some of these neighbourhoods include:

• Cypress Gardens
• Florida Gardens
• Miami Keys
• Moana
• Rialto
• Rio Vista

A Look at Broadbeach Waters' History

Did you know that Broadbeach Waters was one of the first places on the Gold Coast to have these unique canal estates? This happened way back in the 1950s. The developers were inspired by similar areas in Florida, USA, and decided to create something similar right here in Australia. Miami Keys and Rio Vista were some of the very first canal areas built.

Who Lives in Broadbeach Waters?

In 2021, the population of Broadbeach Waters was 8,164 people. A few years earlier, in 2016, there were 7,779 residents. The average age of people living here was 43 years old, which is a bit older than the national average.

Most people (about 65.2%) living in Broadbeach Waters were born in Australia. Other common places people came from include New Zealand (7.3%) and England (5.0%). English is the main language spoken at home by most residents (81.5%).

Schools Near Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters itself doesn't have any schools. However, there are several schools very close by in neighbouring suburbs.

• For primary school, kids can go to Broadbeach State School or Surfers Paradise State School.
• For high school, Merrimac State High School is a nearby option.

Fun Places and Parks

Broadbeach Waters has many parks where you can relax, play, and enjoy the outdoors. Here are just a few of them:

• Albert Recreational Park
• Bauhinia Park
• Bermuda Reserve
• Bill Crompton Park
• Boronia Park
• Conifer Cresent Park
• Cypress Drive Park
• Dick Hamilton Park
• Goolagong Park
• Hart Park
• Hibiscus Park
• Jack Gaven Park
• Jeff Munroe Park
• John Davidson Park
• Moana Park
• Monaco Street Reserve
• Pat Gilbert Park
• Platell Park
• Sons And Daughters Park
• T E Peters Parklands
• Tui Johnson Park

Major Attractions

The biggest attraction in Broadbeach Waters is definitely Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. It's one of the largest shopping centres on the entire Gold Coast!

Pacific Fair has been updated many times over the years. It now has over 400 different shops, big department stores, supermarkets, food courts, and a movie theatre. In 2014, a huge redevelopment project costing $670 million made it even bigger. This expansion added about 120 new specialty stores, making it one of the largest shopping centres in Australia!