Pacific Pines - Gaven, QLD 4186
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Coastal living
- $470/wk Median
- 30.6% Renters
Pacific Pines - Gaven Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 18.3k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $470
- To the CBD
- 11.3km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Pacific Pines - Gaven Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Coastal Lifestyle
Pacific Pines - Gaven sits among Gold Coast's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 18,308 residents and a solid minority renter share (30.6%), it's a well-established part of the Gold Coast rental market.
Around Pacific Pines - Gaven
Pacific Pines - Gaven Cove
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Pacific Pines - Gaven Beach
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Pacific Pines - Gaven
Real questions renters ask before moving to Pacific Pines - Gaven.
Is Pacific Pines - Gaven walkable?
Pacific Pines - Gaven carries a walkability score of 8.3/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Pacific Pines - Gaven?
Locals describe Pacific Pines - Gaven as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 18,308, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Pacific Pines - Gaven?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Pacific Pines - Gaven is $470. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $470 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Pacific Pines - Gaven from the Gold Coast CBD?
Pacific Pines - Gaven is approximately 11km from the Gold Coast CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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