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Southport

The Gold Coast’s original CBD. Where waterfront lifestyle meets true urban convenience.

$1.2M
Avg. Dwelling House
$770K
Avg. Apartment
$870
Avg. House Weekly Rental
$730
Avg. Apartment Weekly Rental
$1,414
Median Weekly Household Income
$1,750
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Southport is the Gold Coast’s practical heart: a place where errands, appointments, cafés, and waterfront walks all fit into the same day without constant driving. It’s busier and more urban than the beach suburbs, but that’s the point—Southport is built for connectivity, with the Broadwater on one side and the city’s transport spine running through it.

 

This is the suburb for buyers who value access: to services, education, medical precincts, and public transport, while still being close to the water. The streetscape is mixed—apartments, older walk-ups, established pockets—so there’s real variety depending on lifestyle and budget. From an investment perspective, Southport’s fundamentals are clear: convenience-led demand, strong infrastructure, and a location that keeps pulling people in for work, study, and long-term living.

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