Kallangur vs Surfers Paradise
The verdict
Kallangur rates higher for transport (90 vs 85). Surfers Paradise rates higher for education (60 vs 42). Surfers Paradise is closer to the coast (850 m vs 6.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kallangur rates higher (99 vs 83/100 in Surfers Paradise).
Scores
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 83 |
| Transport | 90 | 85 |
| Education | 42 | 60 |
| 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 | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,761 | 26,412 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,456 | $1,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 35.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 47.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Kallangur — · Surfers Paradise —
Property
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 450 | 613 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kallangur · Surfers Paradise
Transport
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 510 m |
Liveability
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 108 |
| Parks | 41 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 665 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.9 km | 71.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kallangur | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,761 | 26,412 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,004 | 31,246 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 4.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kallangur or Surfers Paradise?
Kallangur has the higher residential safety score (Kallangur 99/100 vs Surfers Paradise 83/100).
Which has better schools, Kallangur or Surfers Paradise?
Surfers Paradise has a higher average school ICSEA (Kallangur 990 vs Surfers Paradise 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kallangur or Surfers Paradise?
Kallangur has the higher transport score (Kallangur 90/100 vs Surfers Paradise 85/100).
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