Kewarra Beach
The clearest signal in Kewarra Beach is its established, detached suburban form: 92.5% of homes are separate houses and 50.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. Its population of 6,133 has a median age of 43, which is 3.0 years above the national figure, while household income sits at the 61.2nd percentile. Compared with the more apartment and visitor-oriented parts of nearby Trinity Beach and Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach's defining strength is its family-sized housing base rather than a high-density apartment market. Overseas-born residents account for 28.8%, or 7.2 percentage points above national, adding an international layer to an older, mortgage-led profile.
Population
6,133
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,748/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Buying in Kewarra Beach is primarily a detached-house decision. Separate houses account for 92.5% of dwellings, while 50.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.7% have 3 bedrooms, so the stock suits households needing space more than buyers seeking compact apartments. A suburb median house price is not available, making recent comparable sales important. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,733, with mortgage payments equal to 22.9% of household income and rent equal to 24.3%. Compared with apartment-heavy locations, the 5.0% apartment share points to less choice for low-maintenance buyers, while the 43.4% mortgaged share signals a substantial owner-buyer market.
For Buyers
Buying in Kewarra Beach is primarily a detached-house decision. Separate houses account for 92.5% of dwellings, while 50.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.7% have 3 bedrooms, so the stock suits households needing space more than buyers seeking compact apartments. A suburb median house price is not available, making recent comparable sales important. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,733, with mortgage payments equal to 22.9% of household income and rent equal to 24.3%. Compared with apartment-heavy locations, the 5.0% apartment share points to less choice for low-maintenance buyers, while the 43.4% mortgaged share signals a substantial owner-buyer market.
For Investors
Investor conditions are mixed. Weekly rent is $425 and 23.9% of dwellings are rented, indicating a meaningful tenant base, but the 7.4% vacancy rate is a risk because income can be interrupted when properties sit empty. Nine development applications in the past 12 months indicate ongoing activity rather than a development surge. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, and 29.0% rent growth adds a supportive demand signal. Compared with a tightly occupied rental market, Kewarra Beach needs conservative vacancy and maintenance assumptions; the 92.5% separate-house share also makes property selection more dependent on land, upkeep and insurance than on apartment amenity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
At 43, Kewarra Beach's median age is 3.0 years above the national comparison, matching its aging trajectory. The overseas-born share is 28.8%, 7.2 percentage points above national, while university attainment is 28.2%, 1.9 points below national. English ancestry is the largest response at 2,671 people, followed by Other at 713 and Scottish at 685; no religion counts 2,961 and Christianity 2,490. Average household size is 2.5, equal to the national comparison, and 72.3% of residents stayed at the same address over the measured period. Compared with a younger, more transient suburb, these figures suggest a settled base with international links and a gradual shift toward older households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.5%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
5.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is strongly detached and owner-oriented. Separate houses make up 92.5% of dwellings, compared with 5.0% apartments and 2.5% semi-detached homes. Tenure is split between 43.4% paying a mortgage, 32.0% owning outright and 23.9% renting, so borrowing households form the largest single group. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,733, while weekly rent is $425; mortgage-to-income is 22.9% and rent-to-income is 24.3%, with neither ratio flagged for stress. Four or more bedrooms account for 50.4% and 3 bedrooms 40.7%, making larger homes more common than compact formats. Compared with a higher-density suburb, Kewarra Beach's housing choice is shaped by land and detached upkeep.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $425.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $700 · units $620
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$834
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
183
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.4%
Couples with children
44.8%
Couples, no children
15.4%
Single parent
1,780
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kewarra Beach's economy is anchored by care and service work, with healthcare employing 470 people, construction 243, education 242, public administration 196 and hospitality 143. The occupation mix adds 625 professionals, 506 trades workers, 445 community and personal service workers, 380 clerical and administrative workers and 375 managers. Labour participation is 64.7%, unemployment is 4.6% and the full-time rate is 57.7%, supporting an active workforce. Household income sits at the 61.2nd percentile, above the national midpoint, while SEIFA places education and occupation in decile 6 and economic resources in decile 7; IRSD is decile 7 and IRSAD decile 6. Compared with a purely tourism-led economy, this wider mix should provide steadier local demand because health, education and public administration are substantial employers.
Unemployment
4.6%
Labour Force
3,251
Unemployed
148
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.7%
Part-time
35.2%
Participation
64.7%
Employed
3,103
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.2%
Postgraduate
6.6%
Born Overseas
28.8%
Dwellings
2,268
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-dependent. A total of 74.4% of commuters drive, compared with 1.1% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling, so errands and school travel are likely to require planning around a vehicle; 17.4% work from home, which may reduce some trips. At 1,104.9 people per square kilometre across 5.55 square kilometres, Kewarra Beach is settled without a high apartment share. Families should check exact school catchments, sector, enrolment rules and travel times before committing, rather than assume proximity from suburb boundaries. Volunteering is 14.7%, and 5.9% of residents need assistance, useful context when comparing services and accessibility. IRSAD is decile 6, compared with decile 7 for IRSD, indicating a middle-to-upper relative position with some variation in resources.
Drive
74.4%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
17.4%
Population Forecast
+1.62%/yr
(+207 people/yr)
EstablishedKewarra Beach is growing, but the direction matters more than a boom narrative. The annual trend is 1.62%, and population change across the wider area is 18.4% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is labelled Aging: the senior share has increased 10.5 percentage points, the young share has fallen 5.1 points and the working share has fallen 4.4 points. Gentrification signals are mixed, with a score of 8 and a Not gentrifying stage, while the shift measure is 23 and Early signs. Compared with rapid redevelopment, this is steadier demographic growth, with rent growth of 29.0% and affordability marked Worsening as the measure moved from 46.3% to 48.9%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+145
Net Internal / yr
+40
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +24% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kewarra Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kewarra Beach a good suburb to live in?
Kewarra Beach can suit buyers wanting larger detached homes, with 92.5% separate houses and a median age of 43. Car dependence is high at 74.4% driving to work, so it is a better fit for households comfortable with vehicle-based daily travel than for car-free living.
What is the median house price in Kewarra Beach?
A current suburb median house price is not available. Useful benchmarks are $425 weekly rent and a $1,733 monthly mortgage figure, so buyers should compare recent sales and an address-level valuation rather than rely on a headline figure.
What schools are in Kewarra Beach?
School decisions need an exact-address check for catchments, travel times, enrolment rules and sector because suburb boundaries do not determine every nearby option. With 74.4% driving and only 1.1% using public transport, compare school access and transport practicality before signing a contract.
Is Kewarra Beach safe?
Safety should be checked through current police and council information and an inspection at different times, because a demographic snapshot cannot rate street-level risk. Kewarra Beach has 6,133 residents and 5.9% need assistance, but those figures are not crime measures. Compare official incidents with the exact address before deciding.
Is Kewarra Beach good for property investment?
It can be considered for investment, but assumptions need to be conservative. Weekly rent is $425, vacancy is 7.4% and 23.9% of dwellings are rented, while 29.0% rent growth and overseas migration support demand. Compared with a tightly occupied market, vacancy and detached-house maintenance deserve extra weight.
How is Kewarra Beach's population changing?
Kewarra Beach has 6,133 residents today. The wider area's annual growth trend is 1.62%, with 18.4% population change over 10 years and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 10.5 points, so change is more likely to involve older households than a younger demographic surge.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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