Gold Coast Facts & Figures
Population
- The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth largest city and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia
- The current population is over 500,000 and is expected to grow to over 900,000 by 2030
- Brisbane is an hour away and is Australia's third largest capital city with over 1.8 million people
Tourism
- The Gold Coast is Australia's most popular holiday destination, attracting over 10 million visitors each year
- The city boasts a wealth of natural attractions ranging from its beautiful white sandy beaches to World Heritage Listed rainforests
- Four internationally acclaimed theme-parks, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet & Wild Waterpark and Dreamworld are all on the Gold Coast
- The subtropical climate of the Gold Coast brings approximately 287 days of sunshine each year, providing fantastic weather for holiday makers
Infrastructure
- The Gold Coast Airport has completed $100 million expansion work to allow international flights from South East Asia, New Zealand & USA
- Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre has the capacity of a 6000 seat arena & 10000 square metres of exhibition space
- $1 billion rapid transit system is currently being built, once stage one is completed it will run from Griffith University, through Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach. Future stages will expand to Gold Coast Airport
- Redevelopment of Southport Broadwater Parklands with areas for large open cultural events, and family activities
For more information about the Gold Coast visit the Gold Coast City Council website below
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