19/10/2026
Overlooking the Broadwater and located just north of Surfers Paradise, Southport combines coastal lifestyle with the convenience of one of the Gold Coast’s major business and residential hubs.
Here’s the latest snapshot:
🏠 Median house price: $1,300,000; up 6.4% YoY
🏢 Median unit price: $815,000; up 11.6% YoY
📉 Sales volumes: House sales down 46.9% (52 sales), unit sales down 41.8% (276 sales), confirming an undersupplied market
🏗️ New projects: ~$435.1M commencing in 2026, with a number of residential projects in the pipeline
🏡 Supply outlook: With only 3 new houses planned, house supply remains well below current demand, placing continued pressure on property prices
💸 Rental performance: Houses yielding 3.3%, above Brisbane Metro (3.1%); median rent up 1.2% YoY to $860/week
📉 Rental volumes: House rentals down 22.5% (100 rentals), with average days on market falling to a historical low of 20 days, signalling tight rental conditions
📈 Vacancy rate: Just 0.9%, well below the REIA’s healthy benchmark of 3.0%, indicating strong rental demand and quick occupancy.
With limited housing supply, continued price growth and tight rental conditions, Southport remains an attractive market for buyers and investors looking to secure a position in one of the Gold Coast’s key urban centres.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/Southport-MU
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