Broadbeach Waters’ premium canal lifestyle, short stroll to Broadbeach’s dining and retail precincts and constrained waterfront stock keep demand tight among lifestyle seekers and downsizers. Investors and families chase steady rental income and capital growth with median houses around $2.53m (+10% y/y) and units near $1.03m (+11%), helping listings turn quickly while yields sit in the mid-3 to low-4 per cent band. Interest-rate sensitivity and upcoming high-rise supply are the key risks, yet Stage 3 light rail completion plus the consistent six-month upward drift in local medians keep the growth story credible.