Transport providers in Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Transport in Surfers Paradise, Queensland is listed by a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412 and a median age of 42. There are 36 Transport provider listings in the suburb, with 34 registered for NDIS and 2 for aged care. If you are looking for Transport support in Surfers Paradise or comparing options nearby, this page outlines what is available and some local details.
This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Surfers Paradise, QLD — 36 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.
About transport
Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. People in Surfers Paradise and the surrounding Queensland area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Surfers Paradise at a glance
Of the 642 Queensland suburbs we compare, Surfers Paradise is number 30 for transport listings, with 36. The most is Brisbane, with 626.
Transport near Surfers Paradise
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Surfers Paradise with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Transport in Bundall (22 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Main Beach (11 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Broadbeach (19 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Broadbeach Waters (12 listings, about 4 km)
- Transport in Southport (119 listings, about 4 km)
- Transport in Benowa (15 listings, about 4 km)
Who lists transport in Surfers Paradise
36 register listings for transport cover Surfers Paradise: 34 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Surfers Paradise had 26,412 residents with a median age of 42. 1,106 people (4.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 21.6% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,323 a week.
Reach varies. 13 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 11 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include transport here also list support workers (34 of 36), domestic assistance (32 of 36), personal care (32 of 36), community access (30 of 36) and respite care (26 of 36).
The typical listing here records 10 supports; 1 of the 36 list transport as their only support.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Forever Now QLD, Pristine Care Group, Renuka Care Services and Unity Support Network Solutions.
25 of the 36 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Surfers Paradise cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 4 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 47.
Surfers Paradise has more transport listings than 5 of its 6 closest suburbs.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.
Transport providers in Surfers Paradise
There are 36 Transport provider listings in Surfers Paradise, with 34 of these registered for NDIS and 2 supporting aged care. Only 1 provider lists Transport as their sole service. Many listings offer additional supports, with a typical provider listing 10 different supports. Some of the local organisations include Forever Now QLD, Pristine Care Group, Renuka Care Services, and Unity Support Network Solutions. Of the 36 listings, 25 include a website for further information.
Comparing Transport in nearby suburbs
If you want to compare Transport in Surfers Paradise with nearby areas, Bundall has 22 listings and is 2 km away. Main Beach lists 11 providers, also 2 km from Surfers Paradise. Broadbeach is 3 km away and has 19 listings, while Southport, 4 km away, has 119 listings. These nearby suburbs may offer different provider choices or supports. Brisbane, the suburb with the most Transport listings in Queensland, has 626 listings and is 71 km from Surfers Paradise.
Census insights for Surfers Paradise
At the 2021 Census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412. The median weekly household income was $1,323 and the median age was 42. About 1,106 people needed help with core activities, making up 4.2% of the population. This is lower than the 6% for Queensland overall and the 5.8% for Australia. People aged 65 and over made up 21.6% of the suburb, compared to 17% in Queensland and 17.2% nationally. These figures can help you understand the local community and demand for services like Transport.
What Transport support can include
Transport support may help people travel to appointments, work, education, shopping, or community activities. It can involve direct travel, support using public transport, or transport delivered as part of another support. Providers may assist with entering or leaving vehicles, planning routes, or building confidence with public or community transport. The types of support available can vary between providers, so it may help to check what each listing offers.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Surfers Paradise yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.
Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.
NDIS register listings for transport in Surfers Paradise
34 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Surfers Paradise, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Amazing Procare Toowoomba Domestic assistance, Life skills, Nursing
- Right At Home Gold Coast Northern Rivers Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Life Kiwi Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- My Access Care Australia Domestic assistance, Life skills, Personal care
- Ontime Healthcare Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Maweja Super Care Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
See all 34 NDIS providers listed in Surfers Paradise
Aged care register listings for transport in Surfers Paradise
2 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Surfers Paradise, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Dovida Gold Coast and Ballina Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Assistive technology & equipment
- Ozpol Services Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 2 aged care providers listed in Surfers Paradise
Transport at a glance
Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.
What transport may include
- Travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping or community activities.
- Assistance entering, leaving or travelling safely in a suitable vehicle.
- Training and support to build confidence using public or community transport.
- Activity-based transport delivered during another support where permitted and agreed.
- Route planning and communication arrangements for regular or unfamiliar journeys.
Read the full guide to transport: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these transport-specific checks when you contact providers in Surfers Paradise. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration and qualifications
Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.
Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?
Worker screening and safeguards
Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.
Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?
Availability and continuity
A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.
Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?
Pricing and funding
Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.
Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?
Other supports listed in Surfers Paradise
Each number is how many register listings in Surfers Paradise list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Surfers Paradise (47)
- Personal care in Surfers Paradise (39)
- Therapy services in Surfers Paradise (30)
- Nursing in Surfers Paradise (28)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Surfers Paradise (26)
- Support coordination in Surfers Paradise (23)
- Plan management in Surfers Paradise (9)
Transport in other Queensland suburbs
- Transport in Brisbane (626)
- Transport in Ipswich (184)
- Transport in Brisbane City (153)
- Transport in Southport (119)
- Transport in Caboolture (84)
- Transport in Logan Central (82)
- Transport in South Brisbane (77)
- Transport in Redcliffe (65)
- Transport in North Lakes (64)
- Transport in Toowoomba City (62)
- Transport in Redbank Plains (57)
- Transport in Coomera (53)
Questions about transport in Surfers Paradise
How many Transport providers are listed in Surfers Paradise?
There are 36 Transport provider listings in Surfers Paradise. Of these, 34 are registered for NDIS and 2 for aged care.
How does Surfers Paradise compare to nearby suburbs for Transport listings?
Surfers Paradise has 36 listings. Bundall has 22, Main Beach has 11, Broadbeach has 19, and Southport has 119 listings for Transport.
What percentage of people in Surfers Paradise need help with core activities?
At the 2021 Census, 4.2% of people in Surfers Paradise needed help with core activities. This was lower than the Queensland average.
Which supports are commonly listed with Transport in Surfers Paradise?
Many providers in Surfers Paradise also list support workers, domestic assistance, personal care, community access, respite care, and life skills.
How many providers offer only Transport in Surfers Paradise?
Only 1 listing in Surfers Paradise offers Transport as its sole service. Most providers list multiple supports.
Reading about Transport
- Transport and the NDIS: getting to appointments and activities: Transport funding is set apart from other supports and works differently. Here is how to think about using it and what to ask a provider who drives.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.