Benowa, QLD 4556
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Coastal living
- $580/wk Median
- 21.2% Renters
Benowa Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.9k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $580
- To the CBD
- 1.6km
- Walkability
- 8.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Benowa Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
Coastal Lifestyle
Renters drawn to Benowa usually cite the same thing first — proximity to the coast. It's a close-knit suburb of 9,889 people, 21.2% of whom rent, with a median weekly rent of $580 that reflects its position in the Gold Coast market.
Around Benowa
Benowa Point
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Benowa Parade
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Benowa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Benowa
Real questions renters ask before moving to Benowa.
Is Benowa walkable?
Benowa carries a walkability score of 8.8/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Benowa?
Locals describe Benowa as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 9,889, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Benowa a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Benowa has a 21.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Benowa?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Benowa is $580. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $580 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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