Carrara Real Estate Update
Carrara Real Estate Update: Where Lifestyle Blocks Still Exist
If you’ve been watching the Gold Coast’s inland markets, you already know Carrara is one of the last remaining suburbs with room to move. What once felt like a drive-through postcode is now seeing consistent buyer activity thanks to its value, block size, and location.
Why Carrara Stands Out in 2025
Carrara isn’t beachfront, but its position is its biggest asset. You’re just 15 minutes to Broadbeach, 5 minutes to the M1, and right next to Emerald Lakes, Metricon Stadium, and Palm Meadows Golf Course.
Buyers are chasing:
400–700m² blocks with established homes
Low-maintenance duplex lots with strata-free title
Renovation-ready brick homes from the 80s and 90s
Demand Drivers
Unlike newer estates where homes are nearly touching, Carrara offers:
Large blocks
Wide streets
Quiet neighbourhoods
That’s why builders and tradespeople love it. Many buy with an eye to add a studio, granny flat, or high-yield secondary dwelling.
Who’s Buying in Carrara?
Tradies wanting land + sheds
Investors chasing duplex redevelopment
Families priced out of Robina or Broadbeach Waters
Commercial investors are also seeking:
Small shopfronts along Gooding Drive
Underutilised sites for future zoning upgrades
Power Notes for Carrara
Metric | Value (Est. 2025 Q3) |
|---|---|
Median House Price | $960,000 |
Average Block Size | 548m² |
Rental Yield | 5.1% |
Time on Market | 23 Days |
Most Active Buyers | Owner-occupiers aged 30–50 |
Disclaimer: Property values and growth forecasts are generalised and based on public data. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence and consult a licensed real estate advisor.