Overall score
Bundall
53.2/100
Surfers Paradise
56.4/100
Bundall for retirees and families; Surfers Paradise for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bundall
53.2/100
Surfers Paradise
56.4/100
Crime rate
Bundall
98.0 / 1k
Surfers Paradise
98.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundall
322
Surfers Paradise
1,373
Population
Bundall
4,895
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bundall | Surfers Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.2/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 98.0 / 1k | 98.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 60 |
| Walkability | 69.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 322 | 1,373 |
| Population | 4,895 | 26,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Bundall reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Surfers Paradise is a beachside larger suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Surfers Paradise is shaped by the coast, Bundall offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bundall is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Surfers Paradise answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Bundall suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Surfers Paradise is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.