Southport vs Surfers Paradise

Southport and Surfers Paradise are neighbouring areas with very different local layouts. Southport is far more school-friendly, with 78.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, compared to just 20.2% in Surfers Paradise. There is also a larger First Nations community in Southport, with 1,419 people. In this group, unemployment is well higher in Southport at 12.5%, while the typical age is 25, which is six years younger than the typical First Nations resident in Surfers Paradise.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining highly accessible places to live. They are both very walkable, and nearly every home in both areas is within a short stroll of a park. While Surfers Paradise is slightly more convenient for groceries, with 95.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk, Southport has a higher share of homes near public transport.