The Gold Coast is renowned for sunkissed
beaches, exciting shopping, a wide range of restaurants and
dining choices and casino. Beyond the beaches is a diverse
natural environment with a sub tropical rainforest hinterland,
natural wetlands, a broadwater and river systems.
Stretching from South Stradbroke Island in the North to Kingscliffe
in the South, the Gold Coast region spans approximately 5000
km with over 70km of coastline in South East Queensland.
Gold Coast City is the fastest growing regional area in Australia
and is also our sixth largest city. The estimated population
as at June 2007 was 524,667 persons. The residents are as
diverse as the area itself with approximately 25% of the population
of international origin.
Tourism is the economic basis for the Gold Coast with millions
of visitors each year holidaying and making day trips to the
City. The City is host to many exciting sporting events and
entertaining festivals each year including the Indy professional
motor race, Surf Life Saving championships and Professional
Golf Tournaments. Other emerging industries include Marine,
IT&T, Education, Health & Medical sectors.
Quick Facts about the Gold Coast:
- Sub Tropical Environment
- Average water temperature of 22 degrees
- Major transport links to Queensland capital city Brisbane
by road, rail and air.
- International Airport with direct flights to South
East Asia, New Zealand and USA (2009)
- Home to the largest concentration of themed attractions
in the southern hemisphere
- Some of Australia’s largest shopping centres
- Casino & Entertainment Centre
- More than 40 private/public/resort Golf Courses
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre under expansion
to provide 6000 seats for large events
- Gold Coast City Marina with facilities to service super
yachts up to 150 tons & leisure boat building precinct
- Universities; Private and Public
- Public and Private Hospitals
Sources:
Australian Bureau Of Statistics, www.abs.gov.au, accessed
23 September 2008
Very Gold Coast, www.verygc.com, accessed 22 October 2008
Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast Airport, www.goldcoastairport.com.au,
accessed 23 September 2008
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, www.gccec.com.au,
accessed 23 September 2008
Gold Coast City Marina, www.gccm.com.au, accessed 23 September
2008
