Kallangur vs Southport
The verdict
Southport rates higher for education (62 vs 42). Southport is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 6.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kallangur rates higher (99 vs 83/100 in Southport).
Scores
KallangurSouthport
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 84 |
| Transport | 90 | 86 |
| Education | 42 | 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
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,761 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,456 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Kallangur — · Southport —
Property
| Kallangur | 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) | $580 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 450 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,822 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 14 |
| Government | 3 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kallangur · Southport
Transport
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 177 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 101 |
| Parks | 41 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.9 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kallangur | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,761 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,004 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kallangur or Southport?
Kallangur has the higher residential safety score (Kallangur 99/100 vs Southport 83/100).
Which has better schools, Kallangur or Southport?
Southport has a higher average school ICSEA (Kallangur 977 vs Southport 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kallangur or Southport?
Kallangur has the higher transport score (Kallangur 90/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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