Miami, QLD 4220 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Miami is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4220, home to 7,445 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 79 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$470 /wk
Population7,445
Median age37
Area3 km²
To CBD79 km
LGAGold Coast

Demographics

Population
7,445
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,831 /week
Median personal income
$919 /week
Median family income
$2,270 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Gold Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Gold Coast
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Moncrieff
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$470 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Caningeraba State School Primary · Government
  • Burleigh Heads State School Primary · Government
  • Marymount Primary School (Burleigh Heads) Primary · Catholic
  • Marymount College (Burleigh Waters) Secondary · Catholic
  • Varsity College Combined · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 66 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Dunlin Dr near Razorbill St bus · 119 m
  • Auk Ave at Dunlin Drive bus · 180 m
  • Dunlin Dr at Courser Court bus · 258 m
  • Dunlin Dr at Courser Ct bus · 334 m
  • Christine Ave at Burleigh Waters Library bus · 385 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 16 cafés
  • 26 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 87 parks and reserves
  • 10 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 21 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 77.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 88.5% of the 5,700 resolvable premises in Miami. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 8.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 3.3%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 88.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Gold Coast — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Miami?

Miami (QLD 4220) had 7,445 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Miami?

The median advertised rent in Miami is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Miami?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Miami covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Caningeraba State School (0.4 km), Burleigh Heads State School (1.5 km), Marymount Primary School (Burleigh Heads) (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Miami?

Miami is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Miami?

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 Miami?

In Miami, 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 (77.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Miami?

66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Miami centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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