Labrador, QLD 4215 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Labrador is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4215, home to 18,643 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 66 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population18,643
Median age45
Area5 km²
To CBD66 km
LGAGold Coast

Demographics

Population
18,643
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,188 /week
Median personal income
$654 /week
Median family income
$1,533 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Gold Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Gold Coast
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Moncrieff
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
32%

Schools

  • Southport State School Primary · Government
  • Southport State High School Secondary · Government
  • Southport Special School Combined · Government
  • Southport Flexible Learning Centre (Southport) Secondary · Catholic
  • Musgrave Hill State School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 tram stops, 17 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 11 tram stops, 76 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Johnston St at Ewan Street bus · 300 m
  • Johnston St at Beale Street bus · 374 m
  • Beale St near Dowling Dr bus · 425 m
  • Southport State School bus · 457 m
  • Queen Street station, platform 2 (Southport) tram · 474 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 17 cafés
  • 26 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 58 parks and reserves
  • 12 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 15 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 64.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 80.6% of the 12,452 resolvable premises in Labrador. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 10.2%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 1.2%
  • Fibre to the Building: 4.2%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 80.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 3.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 72,022 across the Gold Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 36,038 theft, 11,810 drug offences, 7,093 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Gold Coast — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Labrador?

Labrador (QLD 4215) had 18,643 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Gold Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Labrador?

The median advertised rent in Labrador is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Labrador?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Labrador covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Southport State School (0.5 km), Southport State High School (0.7 km), Southport Special School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Labrador?

Labrador is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (80.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Labrador?

Across the surrounding area, 72,022 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (36,038), drug offences (11,810), violent (7,093). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Labrador?

In Labrador, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (64.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Labrador?

87 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Labrador centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops, 4 tram stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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