Paradise Point
At a median age of 53, Paradise Point runs 13 years above the national median, and that single number explains most of the suburb's character. A 47.7% labour participation rate, low even allowing for the local economy, follows directly from a resident base where the senior share has grown 8.7 points while the working-age share fell 6.0 points. Yet the $592,000 median house price sits well below comparable Gold Coast waterfront pockets, and 44.3% of dwellings are owned outright, more than the 29.6% carrying a mortgage. This is an established, aging waterfront community with deep ownership rather than a churn-driven growth market, reinforced by a SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 placing it in the upper-middle advantage tier nationally.
Population
7,062
Median Age
53.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,688/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$592K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $592,000 median house price (estimated from 2025 rents) is modest for a Gold Coast canal suburb, and the stock skews large: 37.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 34.2% have 3, so buyers are mostly purchasing detached family or retirement homes rather than apartments, which make up just 14.8%. Separate houses account for 51.8% and semi-detached 33.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,253, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.8%, above the 30% stress threshold, because the median personal income of $843 per week is moderate relative to the dwelling size on offer. Owner-occupiers dominate the market, with 44.3% owning outright and 29.6% mortgaged, well above the 26.1% who rent, signalling a settled buyer pool rather than speculative turnover.
For Buyers
The $592,000 median house price (estimated from 2025 rents) is modest for a Gold Coast canal suburb, and the stock skews large: 37.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 34.2% have 3, so buyers are mostly purchasing detached family or retirement homes rather than apartments, which make up just 14.8%. Separate houses account for 51.8% and semi-detached 33.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,253, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.8%, above the 30% stress threshold, because the median personal income of $843 per week is moderate relative to the dwelling size on offer. Owner-occupiers dominate the market, with 44.3% owning outright and 29.6% mortgaged, well above the 26.1% who rent, signalling a settled buyer pool rather than speculative turnover.
For Investors
Renters make up only 26.1% of households, a shallow tenant pool compared to the 44.3% who own outright, so Paradise Point is a thinner rental market than typical Gold Coast investment suburbs. Weekly rent of $450 against the $592,000 median produces a gross yield near 4.0%, healthier than inner-city alternatives because the entry price is lower. The headline risk is a 13.1% vacancy rate, far above a balanced market, which compresses effective returns and signals oversupply or seasonal holiday-let churn. Rent has grown 27.4% over the decade and net overseas migration of 118 per year underpins demand, but with only 1 development application lodged in the past 12 months, new supply is minimal, suggesting the vacancy issue is demand-side rather than a construction glut.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
1
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
The overseas-born share of 29.8% sits 8.2 points above the national figure, yet ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (3,026), Irish (747) and Scottish (734), with Mandarin (63) and Cantonese (17) the largest non-English languages. University qualifications at 28.1% run 2 points below national, consistent with a managerial and trades-leaning workforce rather than a knowledge-economy hub. The median age of 53 is 13 years above national, the defining trait, and average household size of 2.2 is 0.3 below national because couples without children (42.8%, or 2,289 families) outnumber couples with children (1,473). The 8.7 point rise in senior share confirms a household structure of empty-nesters and retirees rather than young families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
51.8%
Houses
33.4%
Townhouse
14.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure here is unusually owner-heavy: 44.3% own outright, 29.6% hold a mortgage and only 26.1% rent, a profile driven by the aging, long-settled population. Dwelling stock is large and detached, with 51.8% separate houses, 33.4% semi-detached and just 14.8% apartments, while 37.8% of homes carry 4 or more bedrooms versus only 3.2% in the studio-to-one-bedroom range. The $592,000 median is affordable by Gold Coast waterfront standards, and the IER decile 8 confirms above-average economic resources among residents, consistent with high outright ownership. Mortgage-to-income at 30.8% is above the stress line while rent-to-income at 26.7% sits below it, meaning recent buyers carry more pressure than tenants, a pattern typical of older suburbs where established owners locked in lower entry prices.
Mortgage / mo
$2,253
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$843
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
13.1%
Unoccupied
433
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.8% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.8%
Couples, no children
5,350
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 17.1% (354 workers), followed by Construction at 13.3% (275), Education at 9.8% (203), Professional/Tech at 9.0% (186) and Retail at 8.3% (173), a service and trades mix rather than a corporate base. Professionals (636) and Managers (629) are the two largest occupation groups, nearly level, reflecting a mature, business-owner-heavy population. Unemployment at 3.8% is below the national average, but participation at 47.7% is low because so many residents are retired, consistent with the median age of 53. The SEIFA spread, IEO decile 7 and IER decile 8, shows education slightly behind economic resources, which is what you would expect where wealth derives from accumulated assets and outright home ownership rather than current high salaries.
Unemployment
2.3%
Labour Force
5,608
Unemployed
131
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.1%
Part-time
34.1%
Participation
47.7%
Employed
2,858
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.1%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
29.8%
Dwellings
2,869
Transport to Work
Paradise Point is built around the car, with 90.9% of commuters driving and only 1.1% using public transport and 2.3% walking or cycling, well below active-transport-heavy inner suburbs, which suits its low-density 1,856 people per km2 waterfront layout. The aging profile, median age 53 against a national figure 13 years lower, shapes daily life toward a quieter, residential community with strong outright ownership at 44.3%. The SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 places the suburb in the upper-middle band of advantage nationally, and a volunteering rate of 11.7% points to active community participation. The main livability caveat is the 13.1% vacancy rate, which suggests a transient holiday-let element layered over the settled resident base.
Drive
90.9%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.26%/yr
(+135 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth runs at 1.26% per year, around 135 persons, a moderate established-suburb pace, with a 16.0% rise over the past decade. The trajectory is clearly aging: the senior share climbed 8.7 points while the working-age share fell 6.0 points and the young share slipped 2.0 points, so growth is happening even as the population gets older. Overseas migration is the primary driver at 118 net arrivals per year, higher than net internal migration of 40. The gentrification score of 6 marks the suburb as not gentrifying, an unusual reading for a waterfront location and a sign that incoming residents resemble those already there. Affordability improved from 61.0% to 55.2% and real incomes grew 14.5% over the decade, while the median age of 53 stays 13 years above national, supporting steady, demographically driven demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+118
Net Internal / yr
+40
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +19% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Paradise Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise Point a good suburb to live in?
Paradise Point suits owner-occupiers and retirees who value a quiet waterfront lifestyle. The SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 places it in the upper-middle advantage tier nationally, 44.3% of homes are owned outright, and the $592,000 median house price is affordable for a Gold Coast canal location. The trade-off is heavy car dependence, with 90.9% driving to work, and a high 13.1% vacancy rate.
What is the median house price in Paradise Point?
The median house price is $592,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,253 and weekly rent is around $450, giving a gross rental yield near 4.0%. The price is modest by Gold Coast waterfront standards, and rents have grown 27.4% over the past decade.
What schools are in Paradise Point?
No schools are recorded within the Paradise Point suburb boundary in this dataset, so families typically rely on schools in neighbouring Gold Coast suburbs. With couples with children at 1,473 families versus 2,289 couples without children, the area skews toward empty-nesters rather than school-age households, reflecting the median age of 53.
Is Paradise Point safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Paradise Point in this dataset, so a precise safety rating cannot be given. As a guide to community profile, the suburb sits in SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 nationally, has a high outright ownership rate of 44.3%, and a settled population with a 72.1% residential stay rate, characteristics generally associated with stable, lower-turnover neighbourhoods.
Is Paradise Point good for property investment?
The gross yield near 4.0%, from $450 weekly rent on a $592,000 median, beats inner-city alternatives. However, the renter share is only 26.1%, a shallow tenant pool, and the 13.1% vacancy rate is well above a balanced market. Net overseas migration of 118 per year supports demand, but investors should weigh the vacancy risk carefully.
How is Paradise Point's population changing?
Population grows at 1.26% per year, about 135 persons, up 16.0% over the decade. The trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 8.7 points while the working-age share fell 6.0 points. Overseas migration drives growth at 118 net arrivals per year, ahead of 40 from internal migration, with a gentrification score of just 6.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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