Gold Coast Council
Southport, QLD 4215
Gold Coast-Tweed Heads - Greater Region
Overview
Diversity
Overall Safety
Population
Key StatisticsBased on ABS Estimate Resident Population | Southport |
|---|---|
| Population | 39,310 |
| Growth Rate 1yr | 3.27% |
| Average 5yr Growth | 2.18% |
| Forecast Average 5yr Growth | 1.90% |
Southport currently has a population of 39,310. The 1 year growth rate is at 3.27%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 2.18%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 43,197, with average 5yr of 1.9%.
Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 358.7 | 200.4 |
| Assault | 1,315.2 | 575.1 |
| Robbery | 137.4 | 39.7 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1.1 |
| Total | 1,811.3 | 816.3 |
Southport is ranked 69 / 74 in Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 37.72%.
Property Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Trespassing | 1,475.5 | 706.2 |
| Theft | 10,816.6 | 5,501.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 585.1 | 341.5 |
| Property Damage | 1,282.1 | 563.6 |
| Arson | 12.7 | 18 |
| Total | 14,172 | 7,130.7 |
Southport is ranked 68 / 74 in Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads in terms of property safety. It has significantly higher property crime rate compare to Greater Gold Coast-Tweed Heads. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has increased by 16.14%.
Nearby Schools
Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb
Schools Nearby
Disclaimer. Always check directly with the school to vertify local catchment and intake area.
Diversity
Land Composition
Residential
64.1%
Education
13.1%
Industrial
10.1%
Retail
5.0%
Commercial
4.1%
Hospital
3.5%
Amenities
Supermarkets
- • Coles
- • Woolworths
- • Woolworths
- • Coles
- • ALDI
- • Woolworths
- • IGA
Hospitals
- • Broadwater Private Day Hospital
- • Gold Coast Private Hospital
- • Gold Coast University Hospital
- • Pacific Private Hospital
- • Short Street Day Surgery
- • Southport Day Hospital
- • Spendelove Private Hospital
- • The Southport Private Hospital
- • Vision Centre Day Surgery
- • Icon Cancer Centre Southport
- • Levant Gold Coast Day Hospital
- • Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre
- • Tasman Health Care Day Infusion Unit
Shopping Centres
- • Australia Fair Shopping Centre
(large centre) - • Brickworks Ferry Road (The Brickworks Centre)
(medium centre) - • Southport Park Shopping Centre
(small centre)