Surfers Paradise, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

31,073 Population 51/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$26,195 median income, 7.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Surfers Paradise, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,195

65% below

$26,195 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

7.1%

97% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Surfers Paradise a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Surfers Paradise residents earn a median household income of $26,195 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,195. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,952 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Surfers Paradise is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Surfers Paradise has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,073

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density51/mi²

Foreign Born39.7%

Economy

Median Income$26,195

Per Capita$26,195

Unemployment7.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$504

Housing

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership46.8%

Housing Units12,429

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain31.4 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

39.7% of residents are foreign-born.