Surfers Paradise vs Upper Coomera
The verdict
Surfers Paradise rates higher for transport (86 vs 44). Surfers Paradise is closer to the coast (850 m vs 4.6 km).
Scores
Surfers ParadiseUpper Coomera
| Surfers Paradise | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 62 |
| Transport | 86 | 44 |
| Education | 60 | 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
| Surfers Paradise | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,412 | 27,180 |
| Median age | 42 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,323 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.5% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Surfers Paradise — · Upper Coomera —
Property
| Surfers Paradise | 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) | $1,250 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Surfers Paradise | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 613 | 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
| Surfers Paradise | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Surfers Paradise · Upper Coomera
Transport
| Surfers Paradise | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 187 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Surfers Paradise | 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 | 4 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 108 | 15 |
| Parks | 55 | 108 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 665 | 94 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 850 m | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 71.0 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Surfers Paradise | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,412 | 27,180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 31,246 | 28,782 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 4.29% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Surfers Paradise or Upper Coomera?
Surfers Paradise and Upper Coomera have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Surfers Paradise or Upper Coomera?
Upper Coomera has a higher average school ICSEA (Surfers Paradise 1035 vs Upper Coomera 1040; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Surfers Paradise or Upper Coomera?
Surfers Paradise has the higher transport score (Surfers Paradise 86/100 vs Upper Coomera 44/100).
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