Surfers Paradise
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Surfers Paradise is the iconic entertainment hub of the Gold Coast, famed for its golden beaches, lively nightlife, and busy esplanade. The city blends urban energy with laid-back coastal vibes, making it a magnet for travelers, surfers, and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
26,412
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.00°, 153.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,344
Local Cost
$2,170
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1144 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
119
Coworking
0
Cafes
37
Nightlife
25
Parks
57
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHQ
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 551 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.