Broadbeach

Broadbeach is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Broadbeach is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Broadbeach had a population of 5,514 people.

In circa 1924, 70 allotments were advertised as "Mermaid Beach Estate" located at Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach to be auctioned by R. G. Oates Estates. The estate map has 3 estates for sale at Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach. The estates were divided in two by the "New Coastal Road" running through the Gold Coast.While residential housing lots were selling successfully in the state government developed Broadbeach township from 1934, and the area had good bitumen roads that were described as 'speedways' in newspaper reports, it wasn't until the construction of Lennon's Broadbeach Hotel (now the site of the Oasis Hotel and Shopping Centre) in 1955 - 1956 that development of the area as a holiday destination began to increase.Broadbeach State School opened on 16 May 1960.In the 2016 census Broadbeach had a population of 5,514 people.

The area is also home to The Star Gold Coast (formerly Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast, 28.0321°S 153.4287°E? / -28.0321; 153.4287? (The Star Gold Coast)), the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (28.0279°S 153.4286°E? / -28.0279; 153.4286? (Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre)), and the Oasis Shopping Centre(28.0297°S 153.4318°E? / -28.0297; 153.4318? (Oasis Shopping Centre)).Broadbeach Alliance manage the precinct and present annual events and festivals such as Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Gold Coast Superhero Weekend and the Broadbeach Christmas Carols.

Well known apartment blocks include Sofitel Gold Coast, The Wave, The Oracle, Beach Haven, Niecon Plaza, Hi-Ho Apartments, Belle Maison, Bel Air and Air on Broadbeach.

The suburb of Broadbeach hasnumerous shops and restaurants.