Broadbeach vs Southport
The verdict
Broadbeach is closer to the coast (490 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
BroadbeachSouthport
| Broadbeach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 84 |
| Transport | 87 | 86 |
| Education | 63 | 62 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadbeach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,786 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,419 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Broadbeach — · Southport —
Property
| Broadbeach | 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) | Data not available | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadbeach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 619 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 383 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadbeach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 14 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadbeach · Southport
Transport
| Broadbeach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 177 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 690 m |
Liveability
| Broadbeach | 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 | 1 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 73 | 101 |
| Parks | 13 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 98 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 490 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.8 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Broadbeach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,786 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,691 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.18% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadbeach or Southport?
Southport has the higher residential safety score (Broadbeach 82/100 vs Southport 83/100).
Which has better schools, Broadbeach or Southport?
Broadbeach has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadbeach 1082 vs Southport 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadbeach or Southport?
Broadbeach has the higher transport score (Broadbeach 87/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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