North Lakes vs Surfers Paradise
The verdict
Surfers Paradise rates higher for transport (85 vs 52). Surfers Paradise is closer to the coast (850 m vs 3.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Lakes rates higher (99 vs 83/100 in Surfers Paradise).
Scores
| North Lakes | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 83 |
| Transport | 52 | 85 |
| Education | 56 | 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
| North Lakes | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,030 | 26,412 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,092 | $1,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 35.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 47.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 1.9 |
Growth: North Lakes — · Surfers Paradise —
Property
| North Lakes | 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) | $650 | $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
| North Lakes | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 613 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Lakes | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Lakes · Surfers Paradise
Transport
| North Lakes | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 510 m |
Liveability
| North Lakes | 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 | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 108 |
| Parks | 90 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 665 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 71.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| North Lakes | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,030 | 26,412 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,049 | 31,246 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 4.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Lakes or Surfers Paradise?
North Lakes has the higher residential safety score (North Lakes 99/100 vs Surfers Paradise 83/100).
Which has better schools, North Lakes or Surfers Paradise?
Surfers Paradise has a higher average school ICSEA (North Lakes 1024 vs Surfers Paradise 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Lakes or Surfers Paradise?
Surfers Paradise has the higher transport score (North Lakes 52/100 vs Surfers Paradise 85/100).
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