Best family beaches in Australia, 2026
25 family beaches in Australia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Agnes Water Beach
Agnes Water, Australia
Queensland’s most northerly surf beach is the region’s defining mainland must-have.
2OBI 7.5+
Airlie Beach Lagoon Beach
Airlie Beach, Australia
The main Airlie waterfront swimming beach area is a core user-facing entry for the mainland tourism hub.
3OBI 7.5+
Albany Back Beach
Albany, Australia
A beach with beautiful views, perfect for a day of relaxation and fun.
4OBI 7.5+
Alma Bay
Magnetic Island, Australia
Magnetic Island’s best-known family beach is one of North Queensland’s most recognizable bays.
5OBI 7.5+
Altona Beach
Melbourne, Australia
A local favorite with calm waters and a great family atmosphere.
6OBI 7.5+
Alva Beach
Ayr, Australia
The Burdekin’s best-known beach, with a long sandy foreshore and the region’s clearest visitor draw.
7OBI 7.5+
Amity Point Beach
Amity, Australia
Redlands' must-have west-facing Stradbroke beach, loved for calm bay water, dolphins, and standout sunsets.
Antechamber Bay Beach
Kingscote, Australia
A beautiful, less-visited bay perfect for families and those looking for a peaceful beach experience.
Apollo Bay Beach
Apollo Bay, Australia
Known for calm waters, ideal for families and relaxation.
10OBI 7.5+
Aquatic Paradise Beach
Hemmant, Australia
A smaller local beach identity that adds useful granularity to the Wynnum-Manly bayside strip.
Austinmer Beach
Austinmer, Australia
A classic northern suburbs beach with strong local identity and broad visitor appeal.
12OBI 7.5+
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach, Australia
A flagship Central Coast surf beach with strong local identity and broad visitor demand.
13OBI 7.5+
Back Beach Bunbury
Bunbury, Australia
A beautiful beach for walking and relaxing with great views.
14OBI 7.5+
Bagnalls Beach
Corlette, Australia
Protected bay beach with strong local value and calmer water conditions
15OBI 7.5+
Balgal Beach
Townsville, Australia
A major northern Townsville-area beach and a key high-value mainland inclusion.
16OBI 7.5+
Balmoral Beach
Bowen, Australia
A strong Bowen beach with clear local identity separate from Queens Beach.
Balnarring Beach
Crib Point, Australia
Popular with families, offering calm and scenic beauty.
Balnarring Beach
Mornington, Australia
A quiet beach with stunning views, great for families.
19OBI 7.5+
Bar Beach
Newcastle, Australia
A classic Newcastle beach with strong local recognition and broad recreational appeal
20OBI 7.5+
Bargara Beach
Bargara, Australia
The town-centre Bargara foreshore beach delivers easy access, cafes and strong everyday visitor value.
21OBI 7.5+
Barnes Bay Beach
Bruny Island, Australia
Offers calm waters and a serene setting perfect for families.
Barney Beach
Gladstone, Australia
Gladstone’s best-known city beach is a meaningful mainland inclusion despite the harbor setting.
Basin Beach
Mona Vale, Australia
A calmer pocket beach adjoining Mona Vale that is often overlooked in generic datasets
24OBI 7.5+
Bateau Bay Beach
Bateau Bay, Australia
A meaningful named beach on the southern side of the Bateau Bay headland.
Battram Beach
Darwin, Australia
A hidden gem perfect for those seeking a quiet, scenic spot near Darwin.