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| Locality | Southport |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.97499 |
| Longitude | 153.4011 |
| Population | 32,965 |
| Density | 2110.4 /km² |
| Area | 15.6 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4215 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 67 km south-southeast |
Southport is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 32,965. The locality covers an area of 15.6 km², giving a population density of about 2110.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Southport is located at 27.9750°S, 153.4011°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4215.
Southport unfurls along the Broadwater, a shimmering expanse of saltwater lagoon that acts as the town's beating heart, separating it from the ocean's restless might. It lies 3.4 km north-west of Surfers Paradise, QLD (from Surfers Paradise, QLD: bearing 320°T), and is situated 10.7 km north of Robina. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of frangipani, a heady mix that clings to the skin like a second garment. Beyond the manicured lawns and vibrant bougainvillea spilling over fences, the land breathes with a gentle, sun-warmed sigh, undulating subtly towards the distant, hazy peaks of the hinterland. Palm trees, their fronds rustling like whispered secrets, punctuate the skyline, casting shifting patterns of shade and light that dance across the pavements and waterways. The character of Southport is one of easygoing prosperity, a place where the sea's influence is palpable in the unhurried pace of life and the constant, low hum of boats on the water.
The history of Southport is inextricably linked to the allure of its sheltered harbour, a natural refuge that drew early settlers and established it as a vital port for the burgeoning colony. For many years, its economy was buoyed by the timber trade, with vast quantities of cedar and other hardwoods being shipped from the rich forests inland. Later, the fertile coastal plains gave rise to dairy farming, the rich pastures a verdant contrast to the sandy soil closer to the sea. Today, while remnants of its maritime past can still be found in the marinas and the weathered faces of old fishing boats, Southport has wholeheartedly embraced tourism, its broad, sandy beaches and the lively atmosphere of its waterfront precincts drawing visitors from far and wide. The iconic Sundale Bridge, a graceful arc spanning the Broadwater, stands as a modern testament to Southport's enduring connection to the water and its continuous evolution.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Southport, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Southport, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Southport includes the postcode (4215), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Southport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |