55 Ward Street, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Southport had a population of 36,786 people in the 2021 census. The suburb is ethnically diverse, with residents born in New Zealand, China, England, South Korea and Japan, among other countries.
The Queen Street light rail station is about 0.8 km away, and the Nerang Street light rail station is roughly 1.4 km distant. Both stations provide easy access to the G:link network linking Southport with Broadbeach, the Gold Coast University Hospital and Helensvale.
Surfers Paradise is approximately 0.8 km from 55 Ward Street, making it a short walk to the famous beachfront, restaurants and nightlife.
The Southport Drill Hall, a heritage-listed historic site, is about 0.9 km away. Other nearby heritage listings include the former Southport Town Hall on Nerang Street.
The Southport Broadwater Parklands, featuring parks, a pier and the Southport War Memorial, are within the suburb. The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Marine Parade is also nearby, offering Olympic‑size pools and a children’s water playground.
Australia Fair, an indoor shopping centre with over 200 stores and a cinema, is located in Southport’s central business district, just a short walk away. The nearby Southport Mall and local cafés provide additional dining and retail choices.
Southport experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild to warm winters. Rainfall is higher in summer, while winters are generally dry and pleasant.
