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Where is Gold Coast, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

The Gold Coast is located in southeast Queensland, stretching along Australia’s east coast just south of Brisbane. It lies between the surf beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the rainforest-covered hinterland of the McPherson and Border Ranges. It is famous for its golden beaches, theme parks, vibrant nightlife, and booming tourism and entertainment precincts.

Location Map of Gold Coast, Australia

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Facts about Gold Coast, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	South East Queensland
Location	On Australia’s east coast, south of Brisbane, stretching along 57 km of beaches facing the Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	28.00° S, 153.43° E
Local Government Area	City of Gold Coast
Founded	1840s (initial settlement), city formed 1959
Original Name	South Coast (renamed “Gold Coast” in the 1950s due to booming property market)
Elevation	0–100 m (varies across beaches and hinterland)
Population	Approx. 720,000
Area	Approx. 1,334 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Postcodes	4207–4228
Major Waterways	Nerang River, Coomera River, Broadwater, Tallebudgera Creek
Top Attractions	Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Springbrook National Park, Q1 SkyPoint.
Demonym	Gold Coasters
Main Industries	Tourism, construction, education, film production, retail
Nearest Airport	Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Website	https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

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