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Surfers Paradise - South
QLDSurfers 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
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%)