Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chirn Park vs Southport.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Southport edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southport (1044) sits above Chirn Park (1042).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Southport edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1042).

Common questionsChirn Park vs Southport

Common questions

Does Chirn Park or Southport have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southport scores 1044 vs 1042 in Chirn Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Chirn Park
Metric
Southport

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$785/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$795/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
55,425
Population
55,425
40
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1042
Avg ICSEA
1044

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).