Labrador vs Southport
The verdict
Southport rates higher for transport (86 vs 64). Labrador has a shorter estimated CBD commute (170 vs 177 min).
Scores
LabradorSouthport
| Labrador | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 84 |
| Transport | 64 | 86 |
| Education | 54 | 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
| Labrador | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,643 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,188 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.9% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Labrador — · Southport —
Property
| Labrador | 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
| Labrador | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 611 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Labrador | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 14 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Labrador · Southport
Transport
| Labrador | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 72 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 170 | 177 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Labrador | 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 | 3 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 30 | 101 |
| Parks | 30 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 34 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.4 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Labrador | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,643 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,465 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Labrador or Southport?
Labrador and Southport have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Labrador or Southport?
Southport has a higher average school ICSEA (Labrador 997 vs Southport 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Labrador or Southport?
Southport has the higher transport score (Labrador 64/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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