Side by sideSuburb comparison

Southport vs Weddell.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Weddell (963) sits above Southport (945). Southport skews owner-occupied (87%), Weddell runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

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

Weddell edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 945). Southport also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsSouthport vs Weddell

Common questions

Does Southport or Weddell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Weddell scores 963 vs 945 in Southport. 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

Southport
Metric
Weddell

Price & Market

Median house
$670,000
Median unit
$316,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$80/wk
$335/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
36.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
215
Population
61
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
12
945
Avg ICSEA
963

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

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