Gold Coast · 4215
Southport, QLD
11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).
NextSuburb scoreTier B
60Strong
Median house
$1.15M
5y growth
11.8%/yr
Gross yield
1.9%
Vacancy
1.2%
Growth-led, low cashflowHigh confidence
Eight-signal breakdown
Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.
- Capital growth (5y)11.8%/yr100/100
- Population growth+10.0% (5y)100/100
- Supply tightening-2.0% YoY60/100
- Rental yield1.9%37/100
- Rental demand1.2% vacancy70/100
- Income growth+16.0% (5y)64/100
- Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline0/100
- Affordability24% under cap24/100
Why this score
Southport scores 60/100 (Strong). The two strongest signals: 11.8%/yr capital growth over five years and 10.0% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 1.9% leaves modest cashflow.
Drivers
- Capital growth11.8%/yr
- Population growth+10.0% (5y)
- Tight rentals1.2%
- Income growth+16.0% (5y)
Risks
- Thin gross yield (1.9%)
- No major construction project in this state
Nearest infrastructure
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 37.0 km away
Construction · $1.2bn · completion 2025
Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.
Comparable suburbs
Three QLD suburbs in the same budget band with the closest NextSuburb scores.
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