South Stradbroke at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
142
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about South Stradbroke.
The postcode for South Stradbroke is 4216 (QLD).
South Stradbroke (4216) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
South Stradbroke has roughly 142 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Stradbroke scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Stradbroke's population at 142, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 28% lone person).
Population
142
Median age
53
Family households
50%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
142
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Stradbroke.
Local schools for South Stradbroke
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coomera State Special School
Picnic Creek State School
Coombabah State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Stradbroke.
- What is the South Stradbroke postcode?
- South Stradbroke is in the 4216 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is South Stradbroke?
- South Stradbroke is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4216, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Stradbroke?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in South Stradbroke?
- There are 9 schools serving South Stradbroke on this page, including Coomera State Special School, Picnic Creek State School, St Joseph's College.
- How walkable is South Stradbroke?
- South Stradbroke has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Stradbroke?
- South Stradbroke is close to Currigee, Sovereign Islands, Sanctuary Cove, Boykambil, Paradise Point Keys.
- What is the population of South Stradbroke?
- The population of South Stradbroke is approximately 142 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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