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Southport

QLD 4215 · Gold Coast

36,786 (2021) → 38,796 est. (2025)

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

36,786
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
83
Safety score
86
Transport score

Southport is a suburb in Gold Coast, QLD 4215, about 67km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Southport are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 14 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is right by the coast. Southport has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.

67.1 km
To Brisbane CBD
1.9 km
To coast
$785/wk
Median rent (house)
690 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

36,786
Population
37
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,268
vs NSW median-31.5%
Median taxable income (individual)$49,060/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -18%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4215 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher38.8%
Born in Australia54.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,684 / 8,437 / 3,238

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.92%), England (3.76%), China (3.09%), South Korea (2.36%), India (2.36%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.97%), Korean (2.46%), Japan (1.91%), Spanish (1.33%), Cantonese (1.08%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$785 / $795 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

83
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gold Coast local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

226
Break & enter dwelling614/100k
39
Steal from dwelling106/100k
138
Motor vehicle theft375/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
14
Robbery38/100k
344
Non-domestic assault935/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 3,163 (all categories, latest year)8,598 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

72

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

47
Within 10km14 in suburb
6
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Hilda's SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1135
  • The Southport SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1118
  • Queensland Academy for Health SciencesSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
  • Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1074
  • Aquinas CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1058
  • Southport State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
  • Musgrave Hill State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
  • Southport Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1027
  • Southport State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
  • Men of Business AcademySecondary · IndependentICSEA 993
  • Keebra Park State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 968
  • Southport Flexible SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 935
  • The BUSY School - Southport CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Mastery Schools Australia - Southport CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bellevue Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1059
  • Ashmore State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1040
  • Trinity Lutheran College (Cotlew Street Campus)Primary · Independent · 3.1km
  • Labrador State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 997
  • St Kevin's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1072
  • Benowa State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1064
  • Trinity Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1086
  • Benowa State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1089
  • Arundel State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1035
  • Surfers Paradise State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1035
  • Biggera Waters State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1030
  • Australian International Islamic College - Carrara CampusCombined · Independent · 5.3km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

86
11Light rail
112Bus
CBD commute (est.)177 min (bus)
Nearest train stationQueen Street station (Southport) (690 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.7% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.9%
Accommodation & Food Services
12.5%
Retail Trade
10.5%
Construction
7.9%
Education & Training
7.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.4°C
Summer max
21.0°C
Winter max
1,340mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

149 in suburbSupermarkets
101101 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6969 in suburbParks
2121 in suburbPlaygrounds
689111 in suburbPools
2618 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
2915 in suburbGPs
2211 in suburbPharmacies
127 in suburbChildcare
33 in suburbLibraries
222131 in suburbSports fields
3Vets

In this suburb

14Public toilets
8Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachBroadwater Beach (1.9 km)
Nearest hospitalGold Coast Private Hospital (2.1 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (23.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

35

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

26
Gyms
17
Leisure centres
6
Public pools
222
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

18

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

69
Parks
10
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

21

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
6
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

29

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

12
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.33
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

22

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

18
Long Day Care
8
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services19
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 18 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.52

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

10
Services
7
Aged care homes
669
Residential places
3
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4.2 of 5 (5 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

8
Christian5 in suburb
2
Muslim1 in suburb
2
Hindu2 in suburb
1
Jewish1 in suburb
1
Other0 in suburb
Total within 3km14
In this suburb9

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Gold Coast

LabradorData not available64transportAshmoreData not available58transportMain BeachData not available80transportBenowaData not available43transportBundallData not available51transportMolendinarData not available58transport

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Frequently asked questions about Southport

Is Southport safe?

Southport has a residential safety score of 83/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,598 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Southport from Brisbane CBD?

Southport is about 67.1 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 177 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Southport?

Southport has 14 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1041 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Southport?

Southport has a transport score of 86/100 and 112 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.