Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
7 Arbuthnot Parade
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Gold Coast City Plan 2016
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Benowa Waters is serviced by nearby public schools Benowa State School and Benowa State Secondary College. The area also has access to strong Catholic and independent alternatives within 3–4 km, including St. Stephen's and Unity College. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the QLD education department.
Likely public catchment
Benowa Waters is zoned for Benowa State School (primary) and Benowa State Secondary College (secondary); confirm with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Benowa State School
In catchmentBenowa State Secondary College
In catchmentSouthport State High School
St. Stephen's Catholic College
Mermaid Beach State School
Tallebudgera Valley State School
Unity College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
7 Arbuthnot Parade, Benowa Waters is located in a residential area with moderate traffic exposure. The property is positioned near the Benowa Waters canal precinct with access to local arterial roads, experiencing typical suburban traffic patterns with increased congestion during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and afternoon (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Benowa Road and access routes to the M1 motorway. Local residential traffic is typical for the Benowa Waters precinct, with some congestion on arterial routes during peak periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops on Benowa Road. Gold Coast Light Rail network closest station (Benowa Station) is approximately 2km away, accessible via local roads and connections through Benowa shopping precinct.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Benowa Waters is a low-lying residential area on the Gold Coast subject to local stormwater and catchment flooding rather than major river inundation. The suburb's proximity to coastal waterways, drainage channels, and elevated water tables means properties are moderately exposed to flooding during heavy rainfall events and high tidal conditions. Gold Coast City Council flood overlays typically require consideration of both regional and local flood risks in development approvals.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor levels relative to probable maximum flood (PMF) or regional flood event
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new development
- •Building design standards to accommodate flood risk (elevated structures, water-resistant materials below FFL)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Benowa Waters is a coastal residential suburb in the Gold Coast with predominantly urban development, waterfront properties, and manicured landscaping. The area is not identified as bushfire-prone under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping, with minimal exposure to significant vegetation corridors or wildland interfaces. Standard construction practices apply; bushfire risk is considered low for the area.
Crime & Safety
Benowa Waters is an affluent residential suburb on the Gold Coast with crime rates below Queensland state averages. The area experiences typical property-related offences consistent with a stable, middle-to-upper income community. Overall crime trends remain stable with active police presence and community engagement supporting low-crime conditions.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Benowa Waters is experiencing moderate residential infill and waterfront mixed-use development pressure, driven by its proximity to Surfers Paradise, canal-front amenity and established infrastructure. Recent and approved DAs reflect conversion of larger residential blocks to multi-unit and townhouse formats, with emerging mixed-use waterfront proposals. Council support for residential densification and transport connections continues to underpin activity in this established, affluent precinct.
Benowa Waters residential infill
0.5 kmInfill development on larger waterfront and near-waterfront lots converting to multi-unit residential or townhouse configurations.
Determination: 2024-2025
Surfers Paradise to Benowa Waters transport corridor upgrades
1.5 kmRoad and public transport improvements servicing the Surfers Paradise / Benowa Waters precinct as part of broader Gold Coast connectivity projects.
Benowa Waters waterfront mixed-use DA
0.8 kmProposed residential apartments with ground-floor retail / hospitality on or near canal and waterfront frontages.
Determination: 2025-2026
Ashmore / Benowa Waters multi-lot residential
1.2 kmSubdivision of larger residential blocks into dual or multiple dwelling units capitalising on proximity to Surfers Paradise and waterfront amenity.
Determination: 2024-2025
Broadbeach to Benowa Waters retail / commercial consolidation
2 kmLower-scale commercial and retail infill projects servicing the Benowa Waters residential catchment.
Heritage & Conservation
Benowa Waters is a modern residential suburb in the Gold Coast hinterland with limited heritage significance. The area developed predominantly from the 1990s onwards as a planned residential community and lacks a formal heritage conservation overlay or character precinct designation. Occasional early-20th-century farmhouses or schools in the broader Benowa locality may hold local heritage interest, but individual properties in the Benowa Waters subdivision are unlikely to be heritage-listed.
Nearby Heritage Items