Advancetown, QLD 4211 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Advancetown is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4211, home to 528 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 528
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,971 /week
- Median personal income
- $872 /week
- Median family income
- $2,407 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gold Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Gold Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $205 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,298
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Silkwood School (Mount Nathan)
- Gilston State School
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Nerang)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 64.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.0% of the 123 resolvable premises in Advancetown. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 4.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 29.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Advancetown?
Advancetown (QLD 4211) had 528 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Advancetown?
The median advertised rent in Advancetown is $205/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Advancetown?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Advancetown covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Silkwood School (Mount Nathan) (2.6 km), Gilston State School (3.2 km), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Nerang) (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Advancetown?
Advancetown is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Advancetown?
Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Advancetown?
In Advancetown, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (64.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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