The automatic garage door opener is the control mechanism that brings an entire motorised door system to life. When homeowners and property managers across the Gold Coast encounter a failed spring, broken cable, malfunctioning motor, or any unexpected access issue, the experienced and licensed team at A1 Garage Doors Gold Coast offers fast, reliable repairs, expert installations, and 24/7 emergency callouts backed by premium parts, transparent pricing, and a complete satisfaction guarantee across all suburbs from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta.. It is the interface between the homeowner and the door, translating a button press, a keypad entry, or a smartphone command into the precise mechanical action that opens or closes the door safely and reliably.
Modern automatic garage door openers have evolved far beyond the simple single-button remote controls that first became common in Australian homes during the 1980s and 1990s. Today's systems incorporate rolling code security technology, smartphone integration, voice control compatibility, and real-time status monitoring that would have been unimaginable in earlier generations of the technology.
Rolling code technology, also known as hopping code, is now a standard security feature in quality automatic garage door opener systems across Australia.
The practical importance of this security advancement cannot be overstated, particularly in high-density residential areas of the Gold Coast. In suburbs like Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Southport, where apartment buildings and townhouse complexes house hundreds of residents in close proximity, the vulnerability of older fixed-code systems to relay attacks and code grabbing represents a genuine security risk.
A1 Garage Doors Gold Coast supplies and installs automatic garage door opener systems from leading Australian and international brands, including B&D, Merlin, Chamberlain, ATA, and Centurion, each offering a range of models suited to different door types, property configurations, and security requirements.
Compatibility between the opener system and the specific door it operates is a critical consideration that is sometimes overlooked when homeowners purchase replacement remotes or upgrade their drive unit independently.
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The remote transmitter is the component that homeowners interact with most directly, and it is also the one most likely to require attention over time. Battery failure, physical damage from drops or impacts, loss of programming due to electrical interference, and the natural degradation of button contacts are all common issues that affect remote performance.
Reprogramming a lost or malfunctioning remote is a task that varies considerably in complexity depending on the brand and model of the opener system.
Keypad entry systems mounted near the garage opening provide a convenient alternative access method that does not require a remote transmitter. These units allow entry using a personal identification number and are particularly useful for households where family members regularly arrive on foot, or for short-term rental properties where guest access codes can be changed between bookings.
A1 Garage Doors Gold Coast installs and programs keypad access systems as part of new opener installations and as standalone upgrades to existing automated doors, a straightforward addition that significantly improves access flexibility for households and property managers across the Gold Coast region.
Smartphone-integrated automatic garage door opener systems have grown rapidly in popularity among Gold Coast homeowners, driven by the broader adoption of smart home technology platforms. Apps that allow remote monitoring, real-time open and close alerts, and scheduled automatic closure give homeowners a level of control and awareness that traditional remote systems cannot provide.
The automatic closure feature, which can be programmed to close the door after a set period if it has been left open, is one of the most practically valuable aspects of smart opener technology. For households that frequently leave home in a rush, or property managers overseeing multiple rental properties, this automated safeguard eliminates a common and costly oversight.
Integration with voice-activated home assistants such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa allows compatible opener systems to be operated hands-free, a convenience feature that has moved from novelty to genuine daily utility for a growing number of Australian homeowners who have built interconnected smart home environments.
Safety performance is a non-negotiable standard for any automatic garage door opener operating in a residential or commercial setting. The auto-reverse mechanism, which causes the door to immediately stop and reverse upon contacting an obstruction, must be correctly calibrated and regularly tested to ensure it responds within the force and distance tolerances specified under Australian safety guidelines.
The sensitivity settings of the auto-reverse function require periodic review, as they can drift over time due to changes in door balance, seasonal temperature variation affecting spring tension, and normal wear on the drive mechanism. servicing A door that has become harder to move requires greater motor force, which can desensitise the auto-reverse response if the settings are not adjusted accordingly.
Interference from other radio frequency devices is a surprisingly common cause of automatic garage door opener malfunctions on the Gold Coast. LED lighting systems, wireless security cameras, neighbouring remote systems, and even some newer vehicle keyless entry systems can all generate signals that conflict with the frequency used by certain opener models.
When an opener system begins responding erratically, activating without a button press, failing to respond consistently to the remote, or reversing for no apparent reason, radio frequency interference should be considered alongside mechanical and electrical causes during the diagnostic process.
The expected service life of a quality automatic garage door opener under normal residential use is typically between ten and fifteen years, depending on usage frequency, installation quality, and maintenance history. Units installed in high-use environments, such as shared basement entries in apartment complexes, may require replacement significantly sooner due to the volume of daily operating cycles.
afterhoursWhen an older opener system reaches the end of its service life, replacement with a current-generation unit offers several meaningful advantages beyond simply restoring function. response Chamberlain Modern openers are quieter, more energy-efficient, more secure, and far more feature-rich than units manufactured even five years ago, making an upgrade a worthwhile investment rather than simply a like-for-like replacement.
A1 Garage Doors Gold Coast provides comprehensive opener replacement services that include removal of the existing unit, installation and ceiling mounting of the new drive unit, full programming of remotes and keypads, safety sensor alignment and testing, and a complete operational check before the technician leaves the property.
From a straightforward remote reprogramming to a full smart opener installation with smartphone integration and battery backup, A1 Garage Doors Gold Coast delivers automatic garage door opener solutions that combine the latest technology with the local expertise and reliable after-sales support that Gold Coast homeowners and property managers have come to depend on.
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Surfers Paradise (colloquially known as Surfers) is a central suburb of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[3][4] In the 2021 census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412 people.[2]
The suburb has many high-rise apartment buildings and a wide surf beach. The feature of the heart of the suburb is Cavill Mall, which runs through the shopping and entertainment precinct. Cavill Avenue, named after Jim Cavill, an early hotel owner, is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and the centre of activity for night life. One of the features of the area is the Surfers Paradise Meter Maids designed to build goodwill with tourists.
Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's main entertainment and tourism centre and the suburb's many high-rise buildings are the best known feature of the city's skyline.
In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, Surfers Paradise was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a "location".[5]
Surfers Point is bounded to the east by the Coral Sea of the Pacific Ocean. The entire coastline of Surfers Paradise is called Surfers Paradise Beach (
28°00′08″S 153°25′53″E / 28.0022°S 153.4314°E) and is a continuous sandy surf beach.[6] The Esplanade is a road that runs along the coast in the north-east of the suburb.[7]
It is bounded to the north-west by the Nerang River which then flows through the suburb to exit at the suburb's most northerly boundary almost at the mouth of the river where it flows into the southern end of Moreton Bay. The south-west of the suburb is land on the western bank of the river and is bounded by Bundall Road.[7]
The Gold Coast Highway passes through the suburb from north to south.[7]
The course of the river has been modified extensively in the latter part of the 20th century to create permanent islands for residential development, some of which were natural features while others were on reclaimed land created by a system of canals.[8]
Macintosh Island is an island, substantially redeveloped to create a canal residential estate (
27°59′09″S 153°25′25″E / 27.9858°S 153.4236°E). It was named after Hugh Macintosh, a draftsman in the Queensland Lands Department, who was heavily involved in the surveying of Gold Coast area.[9] It is connected to the mainland by the Gold Coast Highway, which passes through the eastern part of the island from north (Main Beach) to south (Surfers Paradise).[7]
Chevron Island is a natural island which has been developed for residential use as a neighbourhood (
27°59′49″S 153°25′12″E / 27.9969°S 153.4199°E).[10][11] Thomas Drive is the main road on an east–west axis and which connects the island by two bridges to mainland Surfers Paradise to the east and to the suburb or Southport to the west.[7] It has another bridge to the north to Cronin Island (
27°59′34″S 153°25′07″E / 27.9927°S 153.4186°E), a smaller reclaimed island and residential neighbourhood which is only accessible by road via Chevron Island.[12][13] Cronin Island is named after Jack Cronin, the first engineer employed by the Southport Town Council (now the Gold Coast City Council).[14]
Budds Beach is a beach on the Nerang River on the mainland part of the suburb facing Macintosh Island, Chrevron Island and Cronin Island (
27°59′35″S 153°25′27″E / 27.9930°S 153.4241°E).[15] It was named after Alan Foster Budd who built a house there in the 1940s.[16] Jarriparilla Cove is the body of water that lies between Budds Beach and Macintosh Island (
27°59′24″S 153°25′34″E / 27.99°S 153.4261°E). It is a traditional Aboriginal name.[17]
Girung Island is a small undeveloped island (
28°00′34″S 153°25′09″E / 28.0095°S 153.4191°E) named using Yugambeh word for the flying foxes (fruit bats) which roost on the island.[18]
Despite its name, the Isle of Capri is not an island but a canal residential neighbourhood (
28°00′42″S 153°25′28″E / 28.0116°S 153.4244°E) in the south-west of the suburb on the western side of the Nerang River.[19][20] Also on the western side of the river and to the north of the Isle of Capri is Evandale Park (
28°00′06″S 153°24′58″E / 28.0016°S 153.4161°E) which is a park which contains the Gold Coast Council Chambers (administrative centre) and the council's Home of the Arts cultural precinct.[7]
Northcliffe Beach is a section of the Surfers Paradise Beach (
28°00′22″S 153°25′54″E / 28.0061°S 153.4316°E) in the area of Northcliffe Terrace, a name that refers to a 1920s real estate development between Enderley Avenue and Fern Street.[21][22]
James Beattie, a farmer, became the first European to settle in the area when he staked out an 80-acre (32 ha) farm on the northern bank of the Nerang River, close to present-day Cavill Avenue. The farm proved unsuccessful and was sold in 1877 to German immigrant Johan Meyer, who turned the land into a sugar farm and mill. Meyer also had little luck growing in the sandy soil and within a decade had auctioned the farm to focus on providing access to tourists wanting to visit the surf beach. From 1880 to 1928, Meyer's Ferry operated across the Nerang River transporting passengers and vehicles. He operated a horse-and-buggy service from the Southport railway station to the beach. He built the Main Beach Hotel. By 1889, Meyer's hotel had become a post receiving office and subdivisions surrounding it were called Elston, named by the Southport postmaster after his wife's home in Southport, Lancashire, England. The Main Beach Hotel licence lapsed after Meyer's death in 1901 and for 16 years Elston was a tourist town without a hotel or post office.[23][24]
In 1917, a land auction was held by Brisbane real estate company Arthur Blackwood to sell subdivided blocks in Elston as the "Surfers' Paradise Estate",[25] but the auction failed because access was difficult. This was the first recorded reference to the name Surfers Paradise.[26]
Elston began to get more visitors after the opening of Jubilee Bridge and the extension of the South Coast Road in 1925. Elston was no longer cut off by the river and speculators began buying land around Elston and further south at Burleigh Heads. Estates down the coast were promoted and hotels opened to accommodate tourists and investors.[26]
In 1925, Brisbane hotelier Jim Cavill opened the Surfers Paradise Hotel located on what would later become the site of the Surfers Paradise Centre which incorporates the Surfers Paradise Beer Garden and Hard Rock Cafe. In opening the hotel and neighbouring zoo, Cavill created the first attraction in the suburb. Located between the ferry jetty and the white surf beach off the South Coast Road, it became popular and shops and services sprang up around it. In the following years Cavill pushed to have the name Elston changed to Surfers' Paradise. The suburb was officially renamed on 1 December 1933 after the local council felt the Surfers Paradise name was more marketable.[27] In July 1936 Cavill's timber hotel burnt to the ground and was rebuilt the following year.[28][29]
In 1934, Surfers Paradise State School was first established on the north-east corner of Laycock Street and the Gold Coast Highway (now Gold Coast Boulevard), three blocks south of Cavill Avenue (
28°00′14″S 153°25′44″E / 28.0038°S 153.4289°E).[30] In 1976, the school relocated to its current site on the Isle of Capri.[31][32]
In December 1938, tenders were called to construct a Methodist church in Hamilton Avenue, just off the Pacific Highway, close to the beach. The church was to seat 140 people and was designed by architect W. J. E. Kerrison. It was anticipated that the church would open at Easter in 1939.[33][34] However, tenders were called again in July 1939.[35] In June 1940, church officials indicated that they still did not have sufficient funds to build the church.[36] In September 1940, tenders were called again to build the church in Clifford Street.[37][38] On Saturday 23 October 1940, the stump-capping ceremony was held.[39] On Saturday 14 December 1940, the Surfers Paradise Methodist Church was opened by Reverend Wilfred Slater, the President of the Methodist Conference.[40] In 1977, it was part of the amalgamation that created the Uniting Church in Australia and became known as Clifford Street Uniting Church. The church celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 1990.[41] An amalgamation of the Uniting Church congregations on the Gold Coast resulted in the closure of the Clifford Street church,[42] which was relocated to Emmanuel College in Carrara to serve as their chapel. It was officially reopened at the college on 7 July 1991.[43]
In the late 40s Margot Kelly moved here and had the Hibiscus Room built. This was a fine-dining restaurant and entertainment venue that attracted an exclusive clientele.[44] A development boom followed in the 1950s and 1960s. The first highrise in Surfers Paradise was erected in 1959 and was named the Kinkabool. The Kinkabool stood 10 stories high and remains to this day in Hanlan Street. Many tall apartment buildings were constructed in the decades that followed, including the iconic buildings included the Iluka, St Tropez and The Pink Poodle. The boom later saw strong Japanese investment in the 1980s.[45][46]
Little remains of the early vegetation or natural features of the area and even the historical association of the beachfront development with the river is tenuous. The early subdivision pattern remains, although later reclamation of the islands in the Nerang River as housing estates (e.g. Chevron Island), and the bridges to those islands, have created a contrast reflected in subdivision and building form.[8] Some early remnants survived such as Budds Beach — a low-scale open area on the river which even in the early history of the area was a centre for boating, fishing and swimming.[47]
In the early 2010s, the annual Surfers Paradise Festival was held in March and April. It was a celebration of local music, food, fashion, film and art and is a key driver of the Gold Coast's long-term cultural development. Across the four weekends of the festival, the Surfers Paradise precinct was transformed into a vibrant showcase of the Gold Coast's emerging arts and cultural scene.The festival comprised an accessible mix of family events, exhibitions, live music, street markets and short film screenings.[48]
By 2020, minor changes had occurred in extending the road along the beachfront since the early subdivision and The Esplanade road is now a focus of activity, with supporting shops and restaurants. The intensity of activity, centred on Cavill, Orchid and Elkhorn Avenues, is reflected in the density of development.[49] Of all places on the Gold Coast the high-rise buildings in this area constitute a dominant and enduring image visible from as far south as Coolangatta and from the mountain resorts of the hinterland.[citation needed]
In the 2011 census, the suburb of Surfers Paradise had a population of 19,668 people.[50]
In the 2016 census, the suburb of Surfers Paradise had a population of 23,689 people.[51] Of these 51.1% were male and 48.9% were female. The median age of the Surfers Paradise population was 37 years, 1 year below the national median of 38. 44.6% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 7.1%, England 3.7%, India 3.6%, Brazil 2.4% and Japan 2.1%. 59.3% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 2.5%, Portuguese 2.4%, Japanese 2.3%, Punjabi 1.8% and Spanish 1.6%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 29.2% and Catholic 19.3%.[51] Surfers Paradise was an ethnically diverse suburb, including the largest Jewish community (119 people; 0.5%), the largest Spanish Australian community (285 people; 1.2%), and the largest Lebanese Australian community (84 people; 0.4%) of any suburb in Queensland.[51]
In the 2021 census, the suburb of Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412 people.[2]
Surfers Paradise has a number of heritage-listed structures, including:
Surfers Paradise is fronted to the east by the Surfers Paradise Foreshore, a rejuvenated public space that fronts Surfers Paradise Beach and the Pacific Ocean. The Foreshore was completed in 2011 and feature contemporary coastal streetscaping that incorporates existing trees and vegetation, including about 95 pandanus trees. The masterplanned space hosts a full calendar of free public events such as the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. The area of Surfers Paradise east of Surfers Paradise Boulevard sprawling towards the beach tends to focus on family-friendly attractions such as Time Zone, Ripley's Believe it or Not museum and Adrenalin Park; while the nightclubs and adult entertainment tend to be concentrated in the western part of the suburb.[citation needed]
The precinct offers high rise accommodations to tourists such as Circle on Cavill, Hilton, Q1 and Soul.[59]
Surfers Paradise offers some of the Gold Coast's best shopping opportunities, with a variety of stores located in Cavill Avenue and surrounding streets as well as at the Centro Surfers Paradise Shopping Centre is located in Cavill Avenue.
Adrenalin Park is a small amusement park in Surfers Paradise operated by Funtime. The park features the Sling Shot and Vomatron rides as well as a mini golf course.[60]
The Surfers Paradise Meter Maids were introduced in 1965 when entrepreneur Bernie Elsey opposed the installation of parking meters in Surfers Paradise. The maids were hired to top up expired parking meters with coins and dressed in gold bikinis. Meter feeding is against the law but council decided to ignore the offence due to the good publicity it garnered. Gold Coast Mayor Bruce Small promoted the city in 1967 through the use of the bikini-clad meters maids.[61]
The meter maids initially dressed in gold lamé bikinis and a tiara but the outfit would go through several changes during their existence. The attire has now evolved into a gold lycra bikini and an Akubra hat. A sash is often worn emblazoned "Surfers Paradise Meter Maids".[61] Controversial retired Australian rules football player Warwick Capper underwent a short stint as a Surfers Paradise meter maid in 2007.[62]
The evolution of parking meters to no longer take coins has ended the meter maids's traditional role, but they continue to assist visitors and participate in tourism events.[63][64]
The "Gold Coast Nightlife Precinct" offers many after-dark activities for visitors, especially around Cavill Avenue. The precinct is considered Australia's nightlife capital and attracts close to 20,000 visitors daily. The precinct also hosts the largest Schoolies week event in the country, attracting tens of thousands of school leavers to the precinct.[49] The Gold Coast Music Hall on Beach Rd is set to open in late 2027.[65]
Surfers Paradise hosts a calendar of free public events, largely targeting residents of the Gold Coast, visitors from southeast Queensland and interstate and international tourists.
In July, Surfers Paradise hosts the annual Gold Coast Marathon in July, attracting runners from around the world.
The roads of Surfers Paradise have been used for auto racing with the inaugural IndyCar race on the circuit sanctioned by Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) taking place in 1991. The race under various names would be part of the schedules of CART and its successor organisation the Champ Car World Series until 2007, when the series merged with their rivals the IndyCar Series. The final IndyCar race at Surfers Paradise would take place in October 2008 sanctioned by the IndyCar Series as a non-championship round.
Austrialian Supercars would first race at Surfers Paradise as a support race for the IndyCar races in the V8 Supercar Challenge starting in 1994. Following the final IndyCar race at the track in 2008, Supercars would take over the traditional October race date for the Gold Coast 500 starting in 2010, remaining on the Supercars Championship schedule as of 2026.
Schoolies week is an Australian tradition of high-school graduates (also known as 'schoolies' or 'leavers') having week-long holidays following the end of their final exams in late November and early December. The tradition began on the Gold Coast in the early to mid 1980s and Surfers Paradise is still the largest single venue for the event.[66] Prior to the 1980s, school leavers enjoyed one "muck up day" at the end of their Senior year, which often ended by meeting up at one of the old beer gardens in Surfers or Broadbeach. Official Schoolies events on the Gold Coast are drug-free and alcohol-free events held on the beach. The events often include concerts and parties.
The event is often seen as a rite of passage for graduating students and a transitional period from youth to adulthood. It is constantly criticised as promoting teen sex and under age drinking/drug taking. The event also attracts over age and under age attendees that are referred to as 'toolies' and 'foolies'. It is estimated that around 40,000 teenagers travel to the Gold Coast for the Schoolies event every year.[66] A dedicated Schoolies event zone, featuring live music and youth-themed activities, is established each year on Surfers Paradise Beach in order to provide a safe, fun environment for school leavers. The area is monitored for exclusive use of current Year 12 school leavers. Schoolies Hub Beach area opens nightly from 7pm.
Volunteers in bright orange vests are the Schoolies Support Team who provide practical support and advice. Recharge Zones are located close to the Schoolies Hub to provide a safe place to keep hydrated with free water available.[67]
A number of well-known sporting teams represent the local area. At national level representing the Gold Coast include National Rugby League club, the Gold Coast Titans and Australian Football League team, the Gold Coast Suns. Additionally, clubs and teams based in Surfers Paradise include Australian Shooting Academy, Surfers Paradise Rowing Club, Surfers Paradise Apollo Soccer Club, Surfers Paradise Rugby Union Club, Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club, Surfers Paradise Cricket Club, Surfers Paradise Golf Club, Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club and Surfers Paradise Baseball Club.
Surfers Paradise State School is a government primary (Preparatory to Year 6) school for boys and girls at 42 St Andrews Avenue on the Isle of Capri (
28°00′43″S 153°25′15″E / 28.0119°S 153.4207°E).[68][69] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 658 students with 50 teachers (44 full-time equivalent) and 28 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).[70] It includes a special education program and an intensive English language program.[68][71]
There are no government secondary schools in Surfers Paradise. The nearest government secondary schools are Keebra Park State High School in neighboring Southport to the north-west and Benowa State High School in Benowa to the west.[7]
Gold Coast Learning Centre is a continuing education provider with classes in general English, IELTS, TESOL, business, accounting, management, marketing, workplace health and safety, and human resources.[72]
English in Paradise, an English language school and international college that has been operating since 2001.[73]
Holmes Institute, an integrated multi-sector private provider of education. The institute consists of a faculty of Vocational Education and Training, a faculty of Higher Education, a School of Secondary Education and an English Language Centres at each location, including Surfers Paradise.[74]
Surfers Paradise Beach is regarded as one of the best beaches on the east coast of Australia and has been recognized with numerous domestic and international awards:
The precinct is serviced by two modes of public transport which are Kinetic Gold Coast's bus services and the G:link light rail service. Kinetic operates several bus routes which connect the suburb with the western parts of the city. The G:link runs in a north–south direction.
The G:link light rail system has five stations through the precinct.
Northcliffe station lies on the southern end of Surfers Paradise Boulevard, near the intersection of the Gold Coast Highway. The station services Northcliffe Surf Lifesaving Club and the Northcliffe Beach. Surfers Paradise station is located on Surfers Paradise Boulevard between Clifford Street and Hamilton Avenue. Notably, it is the closest station to the Q1. Cavill Avenue station lies on Surfers Paradise Boulevard between Cavill Avenue and Elkhorn Avenue. It is the closest station to Cavill Avenue, considered to be the heart of the precinct. Cypress Avenue station lies on Surfers Paradise Boulevard between Cypress Avenue and Palm Avenue. It is the closest station to Funtime amusement park. The station provides bus connections to Nerang railway station. Surfers Paradise North station is located on the north side of the intersection of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
As a popular destination for beach-goers, Surfers Paradise is noted for its relatively steady warm climate throughout the year. Temperatures recorded at the nearest active weather station, Gold Coast Seaway, are milder than Brisbane in summer and warmer in winter. Extreme temperatures at the station have ranged from 40.5 °C (104.9 °F) on 22 February 2004 to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) on 19 July 2007. The average temperature of the sea ranges from 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) in July and August to 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in February.[77]
| Climate data for Gold Coast Seaway (27º56'24"S, 153º25'48"E, 3 m AMSL) (1992–2024 normals and extremes) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 38.5 (101.3) |
40.5 (104.9) |
36.3 (97.3) |
33.3 (91.9) |
29.4 (84.9) |
27.1 (80.8) |
28.9 (84.0) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
36.8 (98.2) |
35.5 (95.9) |
39.4 (102.9) |
40.5 (104.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.0 (82.4) |
26.0 (78.8) |
23.6 (74.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.3 (70.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
24.0 (75.2) |
25.4 (77.7) |
26.8 (80.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
25.4 (77.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.9 (71.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.9 (69.6) |
18.3 (64.9) |
15.4 (59.7) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.1 (53.8) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.0 (62.6) |
18.9 (66.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
8.9 (48.0) |
6.6 (43.9) |
3.8 (38.8) |
2.5 (36.5) |
4.2 (39.6) |
7.9 (46.2) |
9.4 (48.9) |
8.2 (46.8) |
14.7 (58.5) |
2.5 (36.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 138.8 (5.46) |
187.3 (7.37) |
155.7 (6.13) |
118.4 (4.66) |
103.2 (4.06) |
101.3 (3.99) |
50.9 (2.00) |
51.0 (2.01) |
43.4 (1.71) |
88.3 (3.48) |
109.4 (4.31) |
138.5 (5.45) |
1,287 (50.67) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.2 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 93.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 70 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 55 | 56 | 62 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 64 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | 20.5 (68.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.3 (66.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
13.8 (56.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
9.8 (49.6) |
10.4 (50.7) |
13.2 (55.8) |
15.5 (59.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
15.6 (60.1) |
| Source: Bureau of Meteorology (1992–2024 normals and extremes)[78] | |||||||||||||
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18,501 | — |
| 2011 | 19,668 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 23,689 | +20.4% |
As an iconic holiday destination, Surfers Paradise has been namechecked in numerous popular Australian songs and other works including:
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
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