Overall score
Bundall
49.3/100
Surfers Paradise
42.8/100
Bundall vs Surfers Paradise, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bundall 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
BundallSurfers Paradise
Crime rate
Bundall
161.2 / 1k
Surfers Paradise
161.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundall
323
Surfers Paradise
1,422
Population
Bundall
4,895
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Metric leadBundall 3Surfers Paradise 72 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 familiesBundall
- Best for beach lifestyleSurfers Paradise
- Best for investmentBundall
- Best for best valueBundall
- Best for best schoolsBundall
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 | Bundall | Surfers Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 161.2 / 1k | 161.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 71 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 60 |
| Walkability | 69.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 323 | 1,422 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 7.4% |
| Population | 4,895 | 26,412 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Surfers Paradise answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Bundall suits retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Surfers Paradise is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.