Surfers Paradise - South

The area is notably older and has very few children, with those under 15 making up only 8.9% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are more common here than in most similar areas, making up 19.4% of the community.

Overseas birthplaces are far more common here than in Queensland or Australia, with 39.1% of residents born abroad. The most common backgrounds are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

About one in four people use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. English remains the main language for 60.4% of the population, followed by Mandarin and Punjabi.

Religious affiliation is slightly higher than the national figure, with 38.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.9% of the community, which is lower than most similar areas.

The workforce is well qualified, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, with many specializing in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,360 a week. This is much lower than most similar areas, and only 13.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 22.2% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national and state figures.

Unpaid community work is much less common here, with only 8.8% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also among the lowest for similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 148 people. Compared to other areas, the typical First Nations resident here is far older and has a higher Year 12 completion rate of 50.4%.

This is a place of single residents and couples, with 39% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home has only 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure.

Apartments make up 77.5% of all homes, which helps explain why only 12.2% of residents live in a separate house. Renting is very common, with 51.2% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $400.

Public transport use is more common here than in most areas, and 13.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. This high rate of car-free living is consistent with the high density of apartments.

The population is very mobile, with 57.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The local job market is heavily focused on accommodation and food services. However, the unemployment rate of 7.3% is a little above both the state and national figures.

The area is a major business hub with 1,899 businesses, and it is growing rapidly with a 20.7% population increase since 2021. Despite this, access to money and resources is lower than in most similar areas.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,469mm. Average maximum temperatures are 26.1 degrees, which is well below the state figure.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a city walkshed. Almost all residents can walk to a park or groceries within 15 minutes.