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About BroadbeachAbout BroadbeachHistoryWe’ve come a long way … Back in the 1800s, Broadbeach was chosen as the site of one of the Gold Coast’s first commercial enterprises when two young timber-getters, Ned Harper and William Duncan, established Long before this, however, the Kombumerri people had claimed the area as their own holiday playground. The discovery of bora rings, middens and an ancient burial ground attest to the fact that the area was a favourite meeting place for Aboriginal tribes, who travelled hundreds of kilometres to attend tribal ceremonies, fish and collect a special hardwood used to make boomerangs. Harper and Duncan were readily accepted by the local Aborigines as they stockpiled cedar, ash, beech, teak and mahogany cut out of the hinterland rainforests and transported it from their wharf to markets in Brisbane and Sydney. It wasn’t until the 1920s and 30s that the Gold Coast started to emerge as a popular beach resort and, in 1934, a new seaside township by the name of ‘Broadbeach’ was surveyed, with 70 allotments offered for sale. Initially, the only takers were small farmers and people looking for holiday homes and, during World War II, rutile mining along the beachfront sand dunes generated more economic activity than real estate sales. After the war, however, all mining ceased. The sand dunes were reclaimed, reconstructed and regreened, and the land was auctioned off for redevelopment. The opening of Lennons Hotel on 17 December, 1956 established Broadbeach as a tourism centre and, for more than 30 years, this landmark resort was renowned all over The popularity of Lennons encouraged developers to experiment with a new form of land reclamation, using sand pumping technology to create the Gold Coast’s now-famous canal estates. The late 1970s and early 80s saw a new wave of development sweep through Broadbeach with the construction of the massive Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Queensland’s very first casino Conrad Jupiters, and the Oasis shopping and hotel complex. The boutique fashion outlets and alfresco eateries created a whole new vibe, positioning Broadbeach as a favourite dining and shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. Today Broadbeach has more than $2 billion in development either planned or in progress The character of Broadbeach continues to evolve, with new developments taking the precinct to a new level. Upmarket, sophisticated and close to cosmopolitan amentities, Broadbeach is the most sought after location available in the Gold Coast today. An ‘in vogue’ and popular area with locals and tourists alike: the combination of a large variety of excellent shopping and leisure facilities, plus the steady increase of prestigious and innovative high rise accommodation becoming available – all contribute to Broadbeach being known as the Gold Coasts ‘hottest precinct” Broadbeach boasts a large commercial and retail component – in fact Pacific Fair is one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere and is a major attraction for tourists with a number of department stores, 300 specialty shops, a 12 screen cinema complex, plus cafes, restaurants and bars. The Oasis shopping Centre, right on Broadbeach Mall, comprises exclusive one off boutique shops, quality home wares, cafes, restaurants and bars, with the monorail linked to the Casino and Convention Centre. Broadbeach boasts the Gold Coast’s newest benchmark for world class five star hotels – The Kurrawa beach is an excellent patrolled surf beach – with picturesque The Dining Precinct has brought Broadbeach right to the forefront – latest studies show that locals are opting for restaurants rather than clubs. Broadbeach offers nearly 80 restaurants to choose from ranging from contemporary bistros and cafes to the ultimate in fine dining
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Business OverviewBroadbeach – The statisticsSometimes an area, a location, sets itself so far apart from its neighbours that it demands special attention. Broadbeach is a place where history and human achievement have come together to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future. It is a suburb where the ocean laps the sand, the rivers lap the homes and for the past 50 years the city’s residents and tourists have come to lap up the finest in dining, entertainment, retail and general lifestyle experiences. Broadbeach is a stylish Gold Coast suburb which perfectly compliments and contrasts the adjacent loud and brash Surfers Paradise, just a few kilometres to its north. Broadbeach is still fronted by that magnificent uninterrupted stretch of golden sand. There are also impressive apartment buildings and high rise towers similar to those found in Surfers. But Broadbeach is generally regarded as the more laid back and stylish, has one of the biggest shopping malls in the southern hemisphere, the famous Jupiters Casino, renowned Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and scores of well regarded restaurants and cafes. Area Profile The size of Broadbeach is approximately 7km2. It has 6 parks covering nearly 7% of the total area. The population of Broadbeach 9539 showing a population growth of 38% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Broadbeach is 20 – 29 years. Households in Broadbeach are primarily couples without children and are likely to be repaying between $800.00 - $1000.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Broadbeach work in a professional occupation. In 1996, 22% of the homes in Broadbeach were owner-occupied compared with 30% in 2001.
The Gold Coast is larger than most people think. It is The Gold Coast is a city as separate and distinct from Almost 59% of the population is under 45. Nearest Highway:
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