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Where is Surfers Paradise, Australia?

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

Surfers Paradise is located in the heart of the Gold Coast in southeast Queensland, about 80 kilometres south of Brisbane. It lies between the Pacific Ocean’s iconic surf beaches and the Nerang River, which borders the suburb to the west. It is famous for its high-rise skyline, vibrant nightlife, and world-renowned beach culture.

Location Map of Surfers Paradise, Australia

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Facts about Surfers Paradise, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	Gold Coast
Location	On the Gold Coast’s central beachfront, fronting the Pacific Ocean along the famous Esplanade
Coordinates	28.00° S, 153.43° E
Local Government Area	City of Gold Coast
Founded	1917 (as Elston; renamed Surfers Paradise in 1933)
Original Name	Elston (renamed after Jim Cavill’s “Surfers Paradise Hotel”)
Elevation	~2–6 m
Population	Approx. 26,000 (suburb)
Area	Approx. 4.2 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Postcode	4217
Major Waterways	Pacific Ocean, Nerang River
Top Attractions	Surfers Paradise Beach, SkyPoint Observation Deck, Cavill Avenue, Gold Coast Wax Museum, Beachfront Markets, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Demonym	Surfers Paradise residents
Main Industries	Tourism, hospitality, entertainment, retail
Nearest Airport	Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Website	https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

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