🏙️Australia
Gold Coast
Gold Coast offers beach lifestyle with growing business opportunities - perfect for tourism and hospitality careers.
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Population
650,000
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Highlight
Beach paradise with tourism economy
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Country
Australia
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Air Quality
Good
Tourist paradise with beaches, theme parks, and growing business opportunities
Quick stats
Cost Index
72/100
Rent (1BR center)
AUD $400–700/week
Median Salary
AUD $4,200–6,500 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Generally safe
Transport
Light rail, buses, car recommended
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Surfers ParadiseBroadbeachBurleigh HeadsCoolangattaRobinaSouthport
Key Sectors
TourismHospitalityConstructionEducationTechEntertainment
✓ Advantages
- •World-class beaches and surfing
- •Theme parks and entertainment
- •Growing business and tech sector
- •No state income tax (Queensland)
- •Subtropical climate
- •Tourism and hospitality opportunities
! Considerations
- •Tourism-dependent economy
- •Seasonal employment fluctuations
- •Limited cultural attractions
- •High tourist area prices
Gold Coast FAQs
Good for career growth?
Growing business sector but traditionally tourism-focused; good for hospitality and emerging tech opportunities.
Year-round beach lifestyle?
Yes - excellent beaches, surfing, and outdoor activities available year-round with subtropical climate.
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