Broadbeach vs Coolangatta

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

ACRES Advisory Team

Side-by-side property comparison in Gold Coast City. Median prices, growth, yields, and lifestyle.

Broadbeach

4218 | 80km south of Brisbane

Median House

$1,630,000

Median Unit

$1,110,000

Growth (pa)

+15.7%

Rental Yield

3.6%

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Coolangatta

4225 | 105km south of Brisbane

Median House

$1,674,500

Median Unit

$1,270,000

Growth (pa)

+11.3%

Rental Yield

3.0%

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Median Price Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Metric

Broadbeach

Coolangatta

Median House

$1,630,000

$1,674,500

Median Unit

$1,110,000

$1,270,000

Annual Growth (House)

+15.7% *

+11.3%

5yr Growth (House)

+100%

+101%

Rental Yield (House)

3.6%

3.0%

Rental Yield (Unit)

5.2%

4.5%

Days on Market

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Demand

High

Population

7,000

Avg Land Size

480m²

500m²

Distance from CBD

80km south of Brisbane

105km south of Brisbane

Zoning

High Density Residential, Centre Zone, Mixed Use

Medium Density Residential, Low-Medium Density, Neighbourhood Centre

Broadbeach vs Coolangatta: Analysis

Price: Broadbeach has a median house price of $1,630,000 which is $44,500 lower than Coolangatta at $1,674,500. For buyers seeking more affordable entry, Coolangatta offers better value.

Growth: Broadbeach is showing annual house price growth of +15.7% while Coolangatta shows +11.3%. Broadbeach currently has stronger growth momentum.

Development: Broadbeach's development outlook is described as "High." Meanwhile, Coolangatta offers "Moderate."

Lifestyle: Broadbeach is located 80km south of Brisbane of the CBD with key amenities including victoria avenue dining precinct, broadbeach and kurrawa beaches. Coolangatta sits 105km south of Brisbane of the CBD and offers world-class surfing at snapper rocks, beachfront walks and ocean views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broadbeach more expensive than Coolangatta?

No, Coolangatta has a higher median house price of $1,674,500 compared to Broadbeach at $1,630,000.

Which suburb has better growth — Broadbeach or Coolangatta?

Broadbeach shows annual house price growth of +15.7% while Coolangatta shows +11.3%. Broadbeach currently has stronger growth momentum.

Which is better for investment — Broadbeach or Coolangatta?

Broadbeach offers a rental yield of 3.6% (houses) and 5.2% (units). Coolangatta offers 3.0% and 4.5% respectively. Consider both yield and capital growth when making investment decisions.

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Data: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Last updated April 2026.

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Broadbeach vs Coolangatta — Development Intelligence

Metric

Broadbeach

Coolangatta

Developer Demand Score

0 · Emerging

Development Sites Tracked

Active Buyer Enquiries

Site-Amalgamation Opportunities

Market Momentum

Building

Broadbeach

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Broadbeach and the surrounding precinct. According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $2.27M, 17.2% annual growth.

Coolangatta

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Coolangatta and the surrounding precinct. According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $2.22M, 12.7% annual growth.