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Living on the Gold Coast

Offering a lifestyle like no other, the Gold Coast is a city buzzing with personality and brimming with opportunity. We are bold, ambitious and unapologetically different.

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The Gold Coast

From our breathtaking beaches to the majestic hinterland and all the neighbourhood treasures in between, there is nowhere else like the Gold Coast.

Lifestyle

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Local life

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Family friendly

Yoga at sunrise by a beach

Active lifestyle

Evening street food caravans with people wandering around.

What's on

Scenic paddling on surfboard in shallow ocean

Climate

two trams the the tram station at night

Getting around

Natural beauty

Beaches

Whether you’re surfing at daybreak or sunset strolling, 52km of beaches await your exploration.

Hinterland

Discover rugged mountains, lush valleys, and cascading waterfalls a short drive from our city’s heart.

Waterways

The city is connected by a spectacular network of waterways with more canals than Venice.

See & do

Waterfall in cave, Gold Coast hinterland

Top 10 things to do as a local

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Fun and play

three people sitting down at a restaurant with the bar in the background and ambient lighting

Restaurants, bars and cafes

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Shopping and markets

a small child playing on the playground and looking at the camera

Parks and playgrounds

Four people performing on the beach during Bleach Festival Gold Coast 2019

Arts & Culture

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Local sport

Region

A region of incredible contrast, the Gold Coast offers an exciting blend of natural beauty and urban landscapes.

Relocate

Welcome! Making a move to the Gold Coast could be an exciting time on your life.