Benowa
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Benowa is a leafy, relaxed suburb situated just inland from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Known for its waterfront homes, quality schools, and peaceful atmosphere, it's ideal for families and those seeking tranquility close to city amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
9,889
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.01°, 153.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,945
Local Cost
$2,048
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1144 mm
Internet Speed
131 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
27
Transport
89
Walk Score
89
Footways
178.0
Airport
SHQ
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.