Southport vs Surfers Paradise
The verdict
Surfers Paradise is closer to the coast (850 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
SouthportSurfers Paradise
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 83 |
| Transport | 86 | 86 |
| Education | 62 | 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
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,786 | 26,412 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $1,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 35.5% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 47.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Southport — · Surfers Paradise —
Property
| Southport | 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) | $785 | $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
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 614 | 613 |
| 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
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Southport · Surfers Paradise
Transport
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 112 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 11 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 177 | 187 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 510 m |
Liveability
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 101 | 108 |
| Parks | 69 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 111 | 665 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.1 km | 71.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Southport | Surfers Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 36,786 | 26,412 |
| Estimated 2025 | 38,796 | 31,246 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 4.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Southport or Surfers Paradise?
Southport and Surfers Paradise have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Southport or Surfers Paradise?
Southport has a higher average school ICSEA (Southport 1041 vs Surfers Paradise 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Southport or Surfers Paradise?
Southport and Surfers Paradise have similar transport scores.
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