Broadbeach Waters vs Surfers Paradise, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Broadbeach Waters | Surfers Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.4/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.7 / 1k | 92.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 60 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 1,373 |
| Population | 8,164 | 26,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBroadbeach Waters
- Best for familiesBroadbeach Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleSurfers Paradise
- Best for investmentSurfers Paradise
- Best for best valueSurfers Paradise
- Best for best schoolsBroadbeach Waters
Comparison summary
Broadbeach Waters and Surfers Paradise offer different strengths across official suburb data. Surfers Paradise leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Surfers Paradise; Housing (desirability) favours Surfers Paradise; Crime rate favours Broadbeach Waters. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Broadbeach Waters, Families → Broadbeach Waters, Beach lifestyle → Surfers Paradise, Investment → Surfers Paradise.