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Surfers Paradise, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Surfers Paradise is a mid-size city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 31,073. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
31,073 Population 51/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,195 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,195 median income, 7.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population31,073
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density51/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,195
Per Capita$26,195
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,155
Ownership46.8%
Housing Units12,429

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population31,073
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-28.0027°, 153.4300°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,195
Median Age42.0 years

About Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is a mid-size city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 31,073. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Surfers Paradise has a population of 31,073 with a density of 51 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

31,073
Total Population
51
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
604.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Surfers Paradise vs Australia Average

The median household income in Surfers Paradise is $26,195, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,195 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,952 business establishments.

Income: Surfers Paradise vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,195
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,195
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,952

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Surfers Paradise is $231,000, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,155 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 46.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 12,429 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,000
18% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,155
1% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership46.8%
Owner-Occupied46.8%
Renter-Occupied53.2%
Housing Units12,429

Property Tax

Climate in Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1285 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 28.9° 120.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21.9° / 28.9° 202.5
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.3° 151.2
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 18.4° / 26.4° 127.3
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.7° 105.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.6° 79.7
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.7° 58.8
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.3° 55.3
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.7° / 24.1° 44.9
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 16.8° / 25.9° 85.5
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 19° / 27.3° 98.7
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.1° 154.8
Surfers Paradise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0027°N, 153.4300°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.27"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.85"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
February 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.4 in

Surfers Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Surfers Paradise

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Surfers Paradise State School
Early Learning Centre
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Radio Stations near Surfers Paradise

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
rebel fm AAC 64 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Vision Christian Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Surfers Paradise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gold Coast Motor Museum
Gold Coast War Museum
Gold Coast Wax Museum
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Minjungbal Resource Museum
Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum
Seafaring Museum
Surf World
Tweed Regional Museum

Libraries in Surfers Paradise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Broadbeach Library0.0
Burleigh Heads Branch Library0.0
Burleigh Waters Branch Library0.0
Coolangatta Branch Library0.0
Elanora Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Branch Library0.0
Helensvale Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Library Admin & Office of Research Services0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Multimedia Learning Centre0.0
Nerang Branch Library0.0
Palm Beach Library0.0
Robina Library0.0
Runaway Bay Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Southport Branch Library0.0
Tamborine Mountain Library0.0
Tweed Heads Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Surfers Paradise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Carrara Markets
Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market
Currumbin Community Markets
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Fruit Shop
Fruit Shop
Kingscliff Market
Miami Marketta
Palm Beach Farmers' Market
The 4217
The 4217
The Village Markets
The Village Markets

Hotels in Surfers Paradise

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquarius Apartments on the Beach
Avalon
Beachcomber Resort
Breakfree Cosmopolitan
Club Surfers
Hilton
Islander Resort Hotel
Mantra Circle on Cavill
Mantra Legends
Mantra Wings Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Paradise Centre Apartments
Q1 Resort & Spa
Surfers International
The Cavill Hotel
The Emerald Surfers Paradise
The Penthouses
Villas de La Mer
voco Hotel Gold Coast

Restaurants in Surfers Paradise

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8848 Momo House
Alfresco Italian Restaurant
Asami Teppanyaki
Authentic spice kitchen
Baba Joon
Blossoming Lotus
Brazilian Flame
Chaopraya Thai Restaurant
Curry Express
Delhi Darbar
El Camino
Enzo's Cucina
Fugi Sushi
German Sausages
Hero Sushi
Hog's Breath Cafe
Izakaya UMAKAMON
Kathmandu Momo
Legends Seafood Restaurant
Lime Mexican
Milky Lane
Nahm Talay Thai Restaurant & Bar
Osaka Kaiten Sushi
Sankalp Indian Restaurant
Shiba Wings - Scammers Closed Shop
Shiraz Persian Restaurant
Surfers Paradise Surf Life
Sushi Sushi
TGI Friday
Tokyo Sushi on Capri
Usok x Filipino Gril
Valyn Thai Restaurant and Bar
Vapiano
Wahlburgers
White Rhino Bar & Eats
Yum Cha Noodle Haus

Cafes in Surfers Paradise

20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Club Cafe
Circle Expresso
Crema Espresso
Eden Kitchen & Bar
ESPL Coffee
Fraiche Kitchen
Gong Cha
Grounding Cafe
La Playa
Lot 1 Coffee
Olive Cafe
Oliver Brown Chocolate cafe
Origins Cafe
Pancakes in Paradise
Papa Deli Cafe
Paradox Coffee Roasters
Starbucks
Tella Balls
The Cleanse Kitchen
The Coffee Club

Monuments in Surfers Paradise

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peace Pavilion
Peter J. Lacey

Dentists in Surfers Paradise

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Train Stations in Surfers Paradise

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavill Avenue
Northcliffe
Surfers Paradise

Bus Stations in Surfers Paradise

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound Bus Terminal Surfers Paradise

Shopping Malls in Surfers Paradise

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle on Cavill Shopping Centre
Paradise Centre

Gyms in Surfers Paradise

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

F45 Training
Funk Fitness
Snap Fitness

Breweries in Surfers Paradise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Hops II
Black Hops II
Boxer Brewing Company
Fortitude Brewing
Hound & Stag Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Surfers Paradise

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Airports Near Surfers Paradise

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Surfers Paradise

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Isle Of Capri LPO
Surfers Paradise Post Office

Treatment Centers in Surfers Paradise

40 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Benowa Family Medical Centre
Brickworks Medical Clinic
Broadbeach Waters Medical Centre
Bundall Medical Centre
Chirn Park Family Practice
Chistine Cnr Medical Centre
Christine Avenue Medical Centre
Diamond Bridge Clinic
Eastbrooke Family Clinic
Eastbrooke Family Medical Centre
Evendale Practice
Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic
Gold Coast Medical Precinct - Varsity Lakes
Gold Coast Office Park
Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic and Surgicentre
Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic
Mana Healthcare
Medical On Miami
Mermaid Central Medical Clinic
Mermaid Plaza Medical and Cosmetics
Merridown Family Surgery
Miami Family Medical Centre
Miami Village Medical Practice
My Doctors Clinic Surfers Paradise
My Green Medical
Myhealth Medical Centre Benowa
Optimal Health Chiropractic
Optimal Health Clinic
Portia Millar
Primary Medical Centre
Robina Bulk Billing Medical Centre
Robina Family Medical
Robina Lakes Medical Centre
Robina Village Medical Centre
Southport Day Hospital
The Cardiac Center
Vitality Unleashed Psychology
Worongary Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Surfers Paradise

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Isle Of Capri Chapel
Presence Church
Temple Shalom Gold Coast

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Surfers Paradise

What is the population of Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise has a population of 31,073 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Surfers Paradise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,195, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $231,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,155 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

How is the job market in Surfers Paradise?

The unemployment rate in Surfers Paradise is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 2,952 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Surfers Paradise?

The median home value in Surfers Paradise is $231,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,155. The homeownership rate is 46.8%.

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