Overall score
Broadbeach
50.8/100
Surfers Paradise
42.8/100
Broadbeach vs Surfers Paradise, QLD Suburb Comparison
Broadbeach for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadbeachSurfers Paradise
Crime rate
Broadbeach
127.8 / 1k
Surfers Paradise
161.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadbeach
581
Surfers Paradise
1,422
Population
Broadbeach
6,786
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Metric leadBroadbeach 4Surfers Paradise 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBroadbeach
- Best for best schoolsBroadbeach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Broadbeach | Surfers Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.8 / 1k | 161.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 1,422 |
| Green cover | 20.0% | 7.4% |
| Population | 6,786 | 26,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Broadbeach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Surfers Paradise is a beachside larger suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Broadbeach pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Surfers Paradise is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Broadbeach if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Surfers Paradise for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.