Overall score
Broadbeach
51.5/100
Surfers Paradise
56.4/100
Broadbeach vs Surfers Paradise, QLD suburb comparison
Broadbeach for retirees and families; Surfers Paradise for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BroadbeachSurfers Paradise
Crime rate
Broadbeach
77.9 / 1k
Surfers Paradise
98.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadbeach
575
Surfers Paradise
1,373
Population
Broadbeach
6,786
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Metric leadBroadbeach 2Surfers Paradise 62 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBroadbeach
- Best for familiesBroadbeach
- Best for beach lifestyleSurfers Paradise
- Best for investmentSurfers Paradise
- Best for best valueSurfers Paradise
- 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 | 51.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.6/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.9 / 1k | 98.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 575 | 1,373 |
| 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 and parks and reserves.
Choose Broadbeach if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Surfers Paradise for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.