Surfers Paradise, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Surfers Paradise is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 26,412. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 26,412 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.0027°, 153.4300° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 26,412. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 604.6 sq mi (1,566.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0027°S, 153.4300°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
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").
Schools in Surfers Paradise
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfers Paradise State School | - | - | - | - |
| Early Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Waters Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolangatta Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elanora Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensvale Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Nerang Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Beach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Robina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Runaway Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamborine Mountain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tweed Heads Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Surfers Paradise
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Surfers Paradise
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Surfers Paradise
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Surfers Paradise
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Surfers Paradise
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Surfers Paradise
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Surfers Paradise
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Surfers Paradise
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Surfers Paradise
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Surfers Paradise
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hops II | ||||
| Black Hops II | ||||
| Boxer Brewing Company | ||||
| Fortitude Brewing | ||||
| Hound & Stag Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Surfers Paradise
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Surfers Paradise
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | Large Airport |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Amberley | - | Medium Airport |
| Brisbane Archerfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunwich Airport | SRR | Small Airport |
| Heck Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kooringal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Logan Reserve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Surfers Paradise
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Isle Of Capri LPO | |
| Surfers Paradise Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Surfers Paradise
40 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Isle Of Capri Chapel | |
| Presence Church | |
| Temple Shalom Gold Coast |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Surfers Paradise?
Surfers Paradise has a population of 26,412 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 604.6 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.
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