Southport
QLD 4215 • Rest of QLD
About Southport
Southport serves as the central business district of the Gold Coast, a vibrant hub of over 36,000 residents on the Broadwater's western shore. The light rail connects Southport to Surfers Paradise and beyond, while the Gold Coast University Hospital has transformed it into a major health precinct. Its position provides both waterfront living and urban convenience.
The suburb blends high-rise living with established family areas, offering everything from prestige Broadwater apartments to modest suburban homes. Australia Fair shopping centre anchors retail, while Chinatown and diverse eateries reflect the multicultural community. Southport attracts healthcare workers, young professionals, and retirees who appreciate waterfront access without Surfers Paradise prices.
Southport falls under postcode 4215 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southport electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesScarborough Fair Shopping Centre Scarborough Street Southport 4215 QLD
Schools
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52 High Street
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Winchester Street
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Edmund Rice Drive
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Sapium Road
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Edmund Rice Drive
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Anne Street
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Turpin Road
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Nakina Street
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102 Edmund Rice Drive
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Cnr Kumbari Avenue and Smith Street
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75 Smith Street
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215 Queen Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 2,178
- 2. England 1,383
- 3. China 1,136
- 4. South Korea 868
- 5. India 867
- 6. Philippines 778
- 7. Japan 586
- 8. South Africa 266
- 9. Taiwan 265
- 10. Brazil 261
- 11. Thailand 245
- 12. Nepal 234
- 13. Hong Kong 216
- 14. Vietnam 211
- 15. Canada 209
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)