Rainbow Beach, QLD 4581 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Rainbow Beach is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4581, home to 1,220 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 165 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population1,220
Median age56
Area13.3 km²
To CBD165 km
LGAGympie

Demographics

Population
1,220
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$972 /week
Median personal income
$602 /week
Median family income
$1,271 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Gympie
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Hinkler
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,605
Rent share of household income
29%

Schools

  • Rainbow Beach State School Primary · Government
  • Tin Can Bay State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 10 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 55.2% of the 1,521 resolvable premises in Rainbow Beach. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 44.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 55.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

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: 5,183 across the Gympie LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 17% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,491 theft, 676 drug offences, 526 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Rainbow Beach?

Rainbow Beach (QLD 4581) had 1,220 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Gympie local government area.

What is the median rent in Rainbow Beach?

The median advertised rent in Rainbow Beach is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Rainbow Beach?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Rainbow Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rainbow Beach State School (1.2 km), Tin Can Bay State School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Rainbow Beach?

Rainbow Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Rainbow Beach?

Across the surrounding area, 5,183 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,491), drug offences (676), break-ins (526). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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