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Updated March 2026

Surfers Paradise: $1.8M Median, 355 Microburbs, $282K-to-$24.6M Range

37,438 addresses across 355 microburbs. Unit-dominated (34,407 units, 2,582 freestanding houses). Block-level price data from $282K to $24.6M.

Median House
$1.8M
Gold Coast
Median Unit
$1.1M
Median Rent
$1K/wk
Addresses
37,438
Unit-dominated
Microburbs
355
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Surfers Paradise?

The $1.8M median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 281 microburbs with price data.

$282K - $1.2M
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$1.2M - $1.8M
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$1.8M - $2.6M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$2.6M - $24.6M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Surfers Paradise Different

What agents are selling

Based on 73 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Surfers Paradise Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $24.3M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Admiralty, Aubrey, Barranbali, Beach)

  • Median $962K, range $282K to $1.2M
  • 70 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Admiralty, Adori, Amalfi, Anembo)

  • Median $1.5M, range $1.2M to $1.8M
  • 70 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Admiralty, Adori, Alberta, Amalfi)

  • Median $2.1M, range $1.8M to $2.5M
  • 70 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Acacia, Admiralty, Adori, Amalfi)

  • Median $3.3M, range $2.6M to $24.6M
  • 71 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
Ferny Avenue$415K10658%11.3 yrs
Hamilton Avenue$590K6832%11.2 yrs
Old Burleigh Road$380K6671%12.2 yrs
Peninsular Drive$285K5021%5.7 yrs
Palm Avenue$285K4020%12.7 yrs
Gold Coast Highway$360K3943%6.2 yrs
The Esplanade$410K3831%14.0 yrs
Stanhill Drive$420K3654%13.5 yrs

More streets available in the full Surfers Paradise report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Surfers Paradise report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
35 River Drive$1,300,000$1,470,000-12%4/2/2673sqm2023-07
Unit 503, 28 Northcliffe Terrace$275,000$555,000-50%1/1/1--2023-07
Unit 5, 19 Riverview Parade$355,000$390,000-9%2/2/2--2023-07
Unit 2, 29 Peninsular Drive$341,000$390,000-13%1/2/1--2023-07
Unit 1008, 18 Fern Street$685,000$660,000+4%2/2/2--2023-06
Unit 2, 34 Peninsular Drive$355,000$365,000~match2/2/11sqm2023-06

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Surfers Paradise report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
Unit 2, 1 Cavill Avenue$21,000$1.2M--/--Apartment
3400-3420 Surfers Paradise Boulevard$620,000$960K3/1Apartment
Unit 3165, 23 Ferny Avenue$510,000$540K2/1Apartment
32 Riverview Parade$420,000$1.2M1/1Apartment
Unit 7, 3 Sunset Boulevard$165,000$325K1/1Apartment

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Surfers Paradise listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 271 microburbs with rental listings.

$372/wk
Lowest Rent
$1,209/wk
Median Rent
$3,369/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $372/wk to $3,369/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 3.5%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Surfers Paradise

Based on 73 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Views
78%
Outdoor Entertaining
75%
Pool
73%
Ensuite
70%
Large Kitchen
56%
Natural Light
49%
Good Aspect
30%
Level Access
11%
Renovation Profile

Based on 61 listings: Fully renovated (80%), Needs renovation (15%), Partially renovated (5%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Surfers Paradise report.

Market Summary

MetricSurfers Paradise
Total addresses37,438
Freestanding houses2,582
Units34,407
Median house$1.8M
Median unit$1.1M
Median rent (house)$1K/wk
Microburbs mapped355

Price Range

MetricSurfers Paradise
Cheapest block median$282K
Most expensive block$24.6M
SUAGold Coast
StateQueensland
Gross yield (approx)3.5%

Surfers Paradise vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
Surfers ParadiseGold Coast$1.8M37,438
BroadbeachGold Coast$1.3M11,07025% less
SouthportGold Coast$1.3M10,73328% less
Main BeachGold Coast$2.6M5,63244% more
BundallGold Coast$2.7M3,85254% more
Broadbeach WatersGold Coast$2.9M3,65860% more
BenowaGold Coast$2.2M28221% more

Common Questions About Surfers Paradise Real Estate

Is Surfers Paradise a good suburb?
Surfers Paradise has median house price of $1.8M, gross rental yield of 3.5%, beach and coastal lifestyle, train access. Prices range from $282K to $24.6M depending on which block you buy. The full Surfers Paradise report maps every block individually.
Is Surfers Paradise expensive?
The median house price in Surfers Paradise is $1.8M. More expensive than Broadbeach ($1.3M). Cheaper than Main Beach ($2.6M). Entry-level blocks start around $282K.
What is Surfers Paradise like to live in?
Based on 73 listing descriptions, Surfers Paradise is known for a beach suburb with coastal lifestyle; a strong cafe and dining scene (89% of listings); green and leafy with good park access; family-oriented with schools nearby. Unit-dominated (34,407 units, 2,582 freestanding houses). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Surfers Paradise?
The most active streets by sales volume are Ferny Avenue (106 sales, median $415K), Hamilton Avenue (68 sales, median $590K), and Old Burleigh Road (66 sales, median $380K). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Surfers Paradise a good investment?
Median rent $1K/wk. gross yield 3.5%. 33% of listings explicitly target investors. The full Surfers Paradise report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Surfers Paradise with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Surfers Paradise compare on yield vs growth.

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