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Queensland · Postcode 4215
Southport postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 67 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Southport at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Southport vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Southport | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,268 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,647 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Southport is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4215. It sits about 67 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Gold Coast local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 14.4 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Southport has a population of 36,786 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,268, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 799 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Southport includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,647, with 15,462 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 60.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Southport scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 10 schools in the Southport area, including Southport State High School, The Southport School, St Hilda's School and others.
Southport is part of the Southport statistical area in Queensland.
Southport details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4215 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 36,786 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $666/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,647 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2563/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15,462 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 799 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.965505 |
| Longitude | 153.4036287 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 67 km |
| Region (SA4) | Gold Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Southport |
| Local Government | Gold Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Moncrieff |
| State Electorate | Southport |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,196 (11.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 5,996 (16.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 11,403 (31.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 8,097 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 7,099 (19.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3,154 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 2,771 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,549 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,484 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 1,127 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 905 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 596 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,866 (12.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 7,773 (51.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,115 (27.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,405 (9.3%) |
Schools in Southport
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Southport. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Southport
Same Postcode (4215)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.