Surfers Paradise

QLD 4217 · Gold Coast

Queensland coastal paradise with beaches, dining & resort lifestyle.

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Overall Livability
6.1 /10
Good
$700k
Median House
$410/wk
Weekly Rent
26,412
Population
+6.8%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Surfers Paradise, QLD

4217

The postcode for Surfers Paradise is 4217. Surfers Paradise is a suburb in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, with a population of 26,412 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 4217

About Surfers Paradise

Queensland coastal paradise with beaches, dining & resort lifestyle.

Surfers Paradise is a premier coastal destination on the Queensland coast, known for its spectacular beaches, surf lifestyle, canal estates and relaxed tropical vibe.

beachside coastal ocean-views outdoor-lifestyle surf waterfront relaxed

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife
Popular with Singles · Professionals · Students · Retirees

Livability

How Surfers Paradise scores across the categories that matter most.

6.1 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.3
Public Transport
9.4
Lifestyle & Dining
10.0
Affordability
5.4
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
6.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

15
parks
20
cafes
25
restaurants
8
bars
4
schools

Property Market

$700k
Median House
$420k
Median Unit
$410/wk
Median Rent
+6.8%
1 Year Growth
+42.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Surfers Paradise

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
45 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 26,412
Median Age 42 years
Families 51.6%
Owner Occupiers 45%
Renters 51.2%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
7

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Surfers Paradise

9.4/10 transport score
15 tram stops 45 bus/coach stops

Lines serving Surfers Paradise

Tram / Light Rail
L1
Bus
700 747 70 731 741 738 705 740 704

60 stops in Surfers Paradise

Bus 45
  • Bundall Rd at City of Gold Coast
  • Bundall Rd at Pisa Court
  • Bundall Rd at Salerno Street
  • Bundall Rd at Sorrento Shopping Village
  • Cavill Avenue station
  • Cypress Avenue station
  • Ferny Ave at Ocean Avenue
  • Ferny Ave at Ocean Avenue
  • Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue
  • Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue
  • Florida Gardens station
  • Gold Coast Hwy at Florida Gardens station
  • Gold Coast Hwy at Florida Gardens station
  • Home Of The Arts (HOTA)
  • Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise
  • Main Beach station
  • Main Beach station
  • Northcliffe station
  • Ocean Av at Surfers Paradise North station
  • Old Burleigh Rd at Fern Street
  • Old Burleigh Rd at Fern Street
  • Old Burleigh Rd at First Avenue
  • Old Burleigh Rd at First Avenue
  • Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park
  • Remembrance Dr at Markwell Avenue
  • Remembrance Dr at Markwell Avenue
  • Remembrance Drive at Surfers Paradise Bvd
  • Remembrance Drive at Surfers Paradise Bvd
  • Salerno St at Fiesta Avenue
  • Salerno St at Fiesta Avenue
  • Salerno St at Salerno Street
  • Salerno St at Salerno Street
  • Surfers Paradise
  • Surfers Paradise
  • Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave
  • Surfers Paradise North station
  • Surfers Paradise station
  • Thomas Dr near Anembo St
  • Thomas Dr near Anembo St
  • Thomas Dr near Burra St
  • Thomas Dr near Parnoo St
  • Via Roma at Verona Avenue
  • Via Roma at Verona Avenue
  • Via Roma near Hobgen St
  • Via Roma near Salerno St
Tram / Light Rail 15
  • Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
  • Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
  • Cavill Avenue turnback
  • Cypress Avenue station, platform 1
  • Cypress Avenue station, platform 2
  • Florida Gardens station, platform 1
  • Florida Gardens station, platform 2
  • Main Beach station, platform 2
  • Northcliffe station, platform 1
  • Northcliffe station, platform 2
  • Surfers Paradise North station, platform 1
  • Surfers Paradise North station, platform 2
  • Surfers Paradise North turnback
  • Surfers Paradise station, platform 1
  • Surfers Paradise station, platform 2

Public transport data from TransLink / Queensland Government GTFS via data.qld.gov.au (CC BY 4.0). Route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is in postcode 4217, in QLD, Australia.

Where is Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is a suburb in QLD, within the Gold Coast local government area, Australia.

Is Surfers Paradise a good place to live?

Surfers Paradise has an overall livability score of 6.1 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.