Main Beach vs Southport
The verdict
Southport rates higher for transport (86 vs 80). Main Beach is closer to the coast (170 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
Main BeachSouthport
| Main Beach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 |
| Transport | 80 | 86 |
| Education | 65 | 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
| Main Beach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,998 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 57 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,682 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.2% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Main Beach — · Southport —
Property
| Main Beach | 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
| Main Beach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 625 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Main Beach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 13 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Main Beach · Southport
Transport
| Main Beach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Main Beach | 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 | 0 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 42 | 101 |
| Parks | 15 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 165 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 170 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.0 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 450 m | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Main Beach | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,998 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,393 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.38% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Main Beach or Southport?
Southport has the higher residential safety score (Main Beach 82/100 vs Southport 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Main Beach or Southport?
Southport has the higher transport score (Main Beach 80/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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