Beachfront suburbs
SuburbScan tracks 68 beachfront suburbs across Australia, home to 171,032 residents combined, with the largest concentration in New South Wales (33 suburbs). On average these suburbs carry low bushfire risk, elevated crime risk, and moderate flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing beachfront suburbs below.
2,090 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Cronulla
NSW 2230 · 17,899 residents
Manly
NSW 2095 · 16,296 residents
Coogee
NSW 2034 · 14,634 residents
Bondi Beach
NSW 2026 · 11,513 residents
Narrabeen
NSW 2101 · 8,255 residents
Mermaid Beach
QLD 4218 · 7,329 residents
Coolangatta
QLD 4225 · 6,491 residents
North Ward
QLD 4810 · 5,073 residents
Clovelly
NSW 2031 · 4,887 residents
Malabar
NSW 2036 · 4,714 residents
Top-Rated
Fannie Bay
NT 0820 · 2,875 residents
Clifton Beach
TAS 7020 · 618 residents
Clovelly
NSW 2031 · 4,887 residents
The Gardens
NT 0820 · 726 residents
Rapid Creek
NT 0810 · 3,261 residents
Kurraba Point
NSW 2089 · 1,401 residents
Middle Park
VIC 3206 · 4,000 residents
Tamarama
NSW 2026 · 1,478 residents
Cremorne Point
NSW 2090 · 2,270 residents
Coogee
NSW 2034 · 14,634 residents
Fastest Growing
Verona Sands
TAS 7112 · 131 residents
North Coogee
WA 6163 · 3,741 residents
Smiths Beach
VIC 3922 · 315 residents
Wangetti
QLD 4877 · 68 residents
Preservation Bay
TAS 7316 · 100 residents
St Kilda
SA 5110 · 88 residents
Whale Beach
NSW 2107 · 315 residents
Casuarina
NSW 2487 · 3,256 residents
Boat Harbour Beach
TAS 7321 · 89 residents
Elizabeth Beach
NSW 2428 · 259 residents
Common questions about Beachfront suburbs
How many beachfront suburbs are there in Australia?
There are 68 suburbs tagged beachfront in Australia on SuburbScan home to a combined 171,032 residents.
What are the largest beachfront suburbs in Australia?
The most populated beachfront suburbs in Australia are Cronulla, Manly, and Coogee.
Which beachfront suburbs in Australia are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing beachfront suburbs in Australia are Verona Sands, North Coogee, and Smiths Beach.
Which state has the most beachfront suburbs?
The states with the most beachfront suburbs on SuburbScan are NSW (33), QLD (15), and TAS (6).