Overall score
Broadbeach Waters
40.0/100
Surfers Paradise
42.8/100
Broadbeach Waters vs Surfers Paradise, QLD Suburb Comparison
Broadbeach Waters for families and investment; Surfers Paradise for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Broadbeach WatersSurfers Paradise
Crime rate
Broadbeach Waters
127.7 / 1k
Surfers Paradise
161.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadbeach Waters
112
Surfers Paradise
1,422
Population
Broadbeach Waters
8,164
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Metric leadBroadbeach Waters 3Surfers Paradise 81 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 retireesSurfers Paradise
- Best for familiesBroadbeach Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleSurfers Paradise
- Best for investmentBroadbeach Waters
- Best for best valueSurfers Paradise
- Best for best schoolsBroadbeach Waters
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 Waters | Surfers Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.7 / 1k | 161.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 60 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 1,422 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Population | 8,164 | 26,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Broadbeach Waters is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Surfers Paradise is a beachside larger suburb where the coast sets the tone. Surfers Paradise leans into coastal living, while Broadbeach Waters feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Broadbeach Waters is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Surfers Paradise answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Broadbeach Waters suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Surfers Paradise is the stronger match 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.