Main Beach vs Southport, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Main Beach | Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.5/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.0 / 1k | 75.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 57 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 139 |
| Walkability | 60.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 205 | 676 |
| Population | 3,998 | 36,786 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMain Beach
- Best for familiesSouthport
- Best for beach lifestyleMain Beach
- Best for investmentMain Beach
- Best for best valueSouthport
- Best for best schoolsSouthport
Comparison summary
Main Beach and Southport (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Southport (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Southport (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Main Beach; Crime rate favours Southport (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Main Beach, Families → Southport (Qld), Beach lifestyle → Main Beach, Investment → Main Beach.