Ashmore vs Southport
The verdict
Southport rates higher for transport (86 vs 58). Southport is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
AshmoreSouthport
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 84 |
| Transport | 58 | 86 |
| Education | 58 | 62 |
| Liveability | 94 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,415 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,581 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ashmore — · Southport —
Property
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 14 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashmore · Southport
Transport
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 177 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 101 |
| Parks | 25 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 152 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.3 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ashmore | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,415 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,673 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashmore or Southport?
Ashmore and Southport have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Ashmore or Southport?
Ashmore has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashmore 1050 vs Southport 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashmore or Southport?
Southport has the higher transport score (Ashmore 58/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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