Region (SA4) · Area profile

Gold Coast

1,858 km²

Gold Coast is characterised by a larger-than-average population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

📍 Gold Coast, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population640,778▲ +26.2%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over17.8%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship13.6%▲ +19.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)27.2%

Older adults (45–64)25.3%

Seniors (65+)17.8%

Children (0–14)17.6%

Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (11%).

Married44%
Never married37%
Divorced11%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by New Zealand (9%) and England (6%).

Australia65.3%

New Zealand7.1%

England5.0%

China1.4%

South Africa1.4%

India1.1%

Philippines0.9%

Italy0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Gold Coast, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (10%).

English40.1%

Australian30.8%

Irish10.5%

Scottish10.1%

German4.8%

Chinese3.3%

Italian3.1%

Dutch1.7%

Indian1.4%

Filipino1.3%

Language

People using another language at home13.5%

Language used at home

In Gold Coast, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only80.5%

Mandarin1.8%

Cantonese0.5%

Punjabi0.5%

Italian0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Hindi0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Greek0.2%

Religion

People with no religion43.8%

Religious affiliation

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity48%
No religion48%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.8%

Highest year of school

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1259.3%

Year 1019.7%

Year 117.3%

Year 9 or below6.5%

Highest qualification level

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV29.3%

Bachelor degree23.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.6%

Postgraduate degree7.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce20.2%

Engineering & related12.0%

Society & culture11.5%

Health11.2%

Education7.3%

Architecture & building7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Creative arts3.9%

Information technology2.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$785▲ +37.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,692▲ +44.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,009▲ +45.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.9%

Household income distribution

In Gold Coast, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99931.0%

$650–$1,49927.2%

Under $65014.7%

$4,000 or more10.1%

$3,000–$3,9999.8%

Personal income distribution

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65039.1%

$650–$1,49933.4%

$1,500–$2,99916.0%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.9%People with a mental health condition8.4%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gold Coast, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.3%

One condition18.6%

Two conditions5.5%

Three or more2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health8.4%

Arthritis8.4%

Other condition7.8%

Asthma7.7%

Heart disease3.8%

Diabetes3.6%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.5%People providing unpaid care10.6%People caring for children unpaid26.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.2%People living alone23.4%▲ +2.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Gold Coast, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (23%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people35.8%

1 person23.4%

3 people16.7%

4 people15.4%

5 people5.8%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$450▲ +28.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▼ -5.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting33.4%Homes owned outright28.1%Separate (detached) houses57.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.4%▼ -0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned outright (29%).

Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented34%
Owned outright29%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Separate house at 58%, followed by Flat or apartment (21%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (20%).

Separate house58%
Flat or apartment21%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Gold Coast, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms33.8%

4 bedrooms29.9%

2 bedrooms21.3%

5 or more7.7%

1 bedroom5.5%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gold Coast, the largest group is $350–$549 at 58%, followed by $550–$749 (18%) and $200–$349 (13%).

$350–$54956.1%

$550–$74917.3%

$200–$34912.6%

$750 or more5.6%

Under $2005.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gold Coast, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

$1,800–$2,99937.0%

$1,000–$1,79927.5%

$3,000 or more16.1%

Under $1,00012.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.8%▼ -24.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gold Coast, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles39.2%

1 vehicle35.9%

3 vehicles12.9%

4 or more7.2%

No vehicle4.8%

How people get to work

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)62.8%

Worked at home13.9%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked2.1%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.6%

Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years48.9%Recent arrivals from overseas12.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation62.5%Employed full-time54.5%

Industries people work in

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.9%

Construction11.4%

Retail trade10.3%

Accommodation & food8.9%

Education & training8.3%

Professional & technical6.6%

Manufacturing5.2%

Public administration & safety4.2%

Other services4.1%

Administrative & support3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Gold Coast, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Managers (13%).

Professionals20.4%

Technicians & trades14.3%

Managers13.1%

Community & personal service12.8%

Clerical & administrative12.6%

Sales workers10.4%

Labourers9.2%

Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

Areas within Gold Coast

Broadbeach - Burleigh Coolangatta Gold Coast - North Gold Coast Hinterland Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera Nerang Ormeau - Oxenford Robina Southport Surfers Paradise

Nearby areas

Logan - Beaudesert Brisbane - East Brisbane - South Brisbane Inner City Brisbane - West Brisbane - North Ipswich Richmond - Tweed

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