Main Beach Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Main Beach, QLD 4217 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2024 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$682,000
2024 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
7.6%
Weekly Rent
$1,000
Renter Demand
40%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
4.2%
High — soft demand
Population
3,998
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State QLD
Postcode 4217
Median house price $682,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $1,000/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 7.6% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 39.9%
Vacancy rate 4.20%
Population 3,998
Median household income $87,464/yr
Owner-occupied 60.1%
Median age 57 yrs
Total dwellings 1,405

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 138

Main Beach shows well above-average reported crime compared with other QLD suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: QLD police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

⚠️ High vacancy (4.2%) — softer rental demand
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
🚩 High reported crime (138 incidents/1,000 residents) — QLD reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: QLD_ABS_Projected. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

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🔄 Compare & Explore

Main Beach's 7.6% gross rental yield is above the QLD median of 3.8%, across 1,067 QLD suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in QLD by price range, ranked by yield:

Tewantin, QLD
8.4% yield
$512,000
Forest Glen, QLD
8.3% yield
$562,000
Coolangatta, QLD
8.2% yield
$539,000
Dicky Beach, QLD
8.0% yield
$536,000
Broadbeach, QLD
7.9% yield
$575,000
Clear Island Waters, QLD
7.9% yield
$655,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $682,000
Deposit (20%) $136,400
Loan (80% LVR) $545,600
Weekly rent $1,000/wk
Annual rent income $52,000/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Main Beach a good suburb to invest in?

Main Beach has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Main Beach?

The median house price in Main Beach is approximately $682,000 based on 2024 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Main Beach?

The indicative gross rental yield in Main Beach is 7.6%, based on a median weekly rent of $1,000 against a median price of $682,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Main Beach compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Main Beach against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Main Beach a safe suburb?

Main Beach shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in QLD, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 138 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

PropertyScoutAU uses public and government datasets where available, including price, demographic and rental indicators. Coverage varies by suburb and some fields may be estimated or unavailable. See our data sources page for full details.

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