Overall score
Labrador
56.1/100
Southport
59.9/100
Labrador vs Southport, QLD suburb comparison
Labrador for investment; Southport for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LabradorSouthport
Crime rate
Labrador
86.0 / 1k
Southport
86.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Labrador
369
Southport
676
Population
Labrador
18,643
Southport
36,786
Metric leadLabrador 3Southport 7across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Labrador is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Southport is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Labrador is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Southport answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves. On housing, Labrador sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Southport.
Choose Labrador if you are weighing investors; lean toward Southport for retirees and families.