Southport vs Upper Coomera
The verdict
Southport rates higher for transport (86 vs 44). Southport is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 4.6 km).
Scores
SouthportUpper Coomera
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 62 |
| Transport | 86 | 44 |
| Education | 62 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,786 | 27,180 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Southport — · Upper Coomera —
Property
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 614 | 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
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 6 |
| Government | 6 | 3 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Southport · Upper Coomera
Transport
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 112 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 11 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 101 | 15 |
| Parks | 69 | 108 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 111 | 94 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.1 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Southport | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 36,786 | 27,180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 38,796 | 28,782 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Southport or Upper Coomera?
Southport and Upper Coomera have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Southport or Upper Coomera?
Upper Coomera has a higher average school ICSEA (Southport 1039 vs Upper Coomera 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Southport or Upper Coomera?
Southport has the higher transport score (Southport 86/100 vs Upper Coomera 44/100).
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