🏨 Southport Steals Surfers’ Unit Sale #1 Spot
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One Big Thing: Southport Steals Surfers’ Unit Sales’ #1 Spot
Seas the chance with: A $3M yacht auction starting at $1
Movie stars are flooding: Into the Gold Coast
Trending: Second porch bandit hits the same house in a matter of weeks
Around the web (Snippets): A supergiant 14-legged crustacean, GC lights up for Feeding Tube Awareness Week and heaps more
Upcoming events
Weekend Weather and Surf
Live Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: Southport Steals Surfers’ Unit Sale #1
By Marshall Hall
What’s Happening: Southport has overtaken Surfers Paradise as Queensland’s top suburb for unit sales, according to InfoTrack’s latest Property Market Update (Q4 2024).
Why It Matters: Jumping from seventh place last quarter to claim the top spot for the first time, the shift signals changing buyer preferences away from the beach, favouring Southport’s mix of lifestyle, infrastructure, and investment potential over Surfers’ long-standing dominance.
By the Numbers
• 5th – Labrador’s first top-five finish since 2023.
• #1 – Southport’s new rank for unit sales
• Almost 60% – Of buyers say they still prefer houses, with Pimpama a top pick.
Surfers Left in Southport’s Wake? Southport’s rise highlights the demand for growth suburbs with strong infrastructure and Surfers does remain a hotspot, it’s clear in the data that buyers are broadening their search.
What To Look For Next: The full articles, below 👇
🍿 What To Watch: Spies, secrets, and British scandal wrapped in dark drama proving doves aren’t always a symbol of peace, Keira Knightley’s new “Black Doves” 6-episode series on Netflix is an epic and 100% for you 🕊️🔪
2. Seas the chance - A $3M yacht auction starts at $1
What’s Happening: A Horizon V72 luxury yacht, once worth $3 million, is up for auction with bidding starting at just $1.
Why It Matters: The vessel sustained damage during a major Gold Coast storm, making it a rare restoration opportunity and with a no-reserve auction could reshape how high-value damaged assets are sold, attracting buyers looking for a luxury bargain or a serious fixer-upper.
By the Numbers
• 72 feet – Is the length of the luxury vessel
• $3 million – Was its original price tag.
• January 31, 7 pm – When bidding closes.
All Aboard for a Bargain: With the auction sparking local and national interest, the Gold Coast’s marine industry is once again back in the spotlight.
What To Look For Next: More pictures and full auction details below 👇
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4. Trending
A second porch bandit hitting the same Broady house in a matter of weeks!
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
China is planning to build a giant: Power station in Earth’s orbit
The biggest one-day loss in history happened this week on: The stock market when NVIDIA lost $600,000,000,000.00 following DeepSeek’s release
A self-driving service is launching in: June, according to claims by Elon Musk
The Gold Coast’s Female: Founders Forum kicking off on February 4
Named after Darth Vader, researchers just identified a: New supergiant Crustacean with 14 legs
The GC’s Light Rail Stage 4, at three-quarters of the way: Down the track is now being reviewed again
A ‘deeper’ look at The United States versus China as: AI model leaders 👇
6. Upcoming Events
💃🏼 Sinner: January 31 to February 2; a bold and tempting fusion of contemporary and cabaret dance subtly laced with seduction at HOTA on January 31 and Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre on February 2
🏄🏼♂️ Shaw and Partners Iron Series Round 3: February 1 from 12 am onwards; Australia’s fittest surf sports athletes will battle it out over four rounds of iron racing at North Burleigh Beach
🇵🇪 Pisco Sour Day: February 1 from 9 am onwards; a vibrant celebration of Peruvian culture at Historic Rivermilla, Mount Nathan
🏄🏽♀️ Shaw and Partners Iron Series Grand Final; February 2; 12 Ironmen and Women will be pushed to their limits in two race formats courses at North Burleigh Beach
🚴🏼♂️ Pho3nix Queensland Triathlon Series Round 5; February 2 from 12 pm onwards; Australia’s largest triathlon series at Corner Boowaggan Street, Robina Parkway
💍 Your Local Wedding Guide Gold Coast Expo: February 2 from 10 am to 3 pm; expect to be inspired by exciting new products and ideas at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
🎺 Trombone Kelly Gang: February 4 from 7 pm to 10 pm; enjoy 3 great hours of jazz with one of the hardest working bands from the Northern Rivers at the Southport Bowls Club
🎞 2025 AACTA Festival: February 5 to February 9; a vast range of activities celebrating film, television, and pop culture at HOTA