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Surfers Paradise - South

QLD

Surfers Paradise - South is a growing suburb in QLD with 17,410 residents.

SA2 code
309101562
State
QLD

Population

17,410

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+22.2%

3yr: +15.6% · 10yr: +34.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$400/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,360/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Surfers Paradise - South (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +15.6%5yr: +22.2%10yr: +34.2%Total: +91.3%

Population grew from 9,102 to 17,410 over 24 years, averaging 2.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.1%

Predominantly apartments (63.9%), rental-heavy (53.4% renting), built for families (48% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 21%
Townhouses 15%
Apartments 64%
723 houses532 townhouses2,223 apartments

Tenure

Owned 27%
Mortgage 20%
Renting 53%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
1,429 (25.3%)
2 bed
2,690 (47.6%)
3 bed
932 (16.5%)
4 bed
425 (7.5%)
5 bed
140 (2.5%)
6+ bed
30 (0.5%)

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