Gold Coast Facts & Statistics

• One of Australia’s fastest growing large cities, with a 5-year annual average population growth rate of 3.2%  (compared to 1.8% for Australia).
• A population of over 527,000, within the booming South East Queensland catchment of almost three million.
• Strong interstate migration of approximately 1500 people per month.
• A strong regional economy valued at A$18.2 billion, which has doubled over the last decade.
• Australia’s leading tourist destination, with approximately 11 million visitors per annum.
• Tourist expenditure of A$12.1 million per day.
• Household expenditure of A$11.3 billion.

Gold Coast City - Lifestyle Facts:

• Fantastic year-round temperate climate
• Australia’s most bio-diverse city with stunning beaches, waterways and rainforests
• Southern hemispheres’ largest range of themed attractions
• Queensland’s largest shopping centre
• Award winning restaurants and al fresco dining experiences
• Conrad Jupiter’s Casino
• Major sporting and cultural events
• Over 40 premier golf courses
• Captivating nightlife

*Source: Gold Coast City Council Input/Output table 1996-97, 2001-02, 2007-08, National Institute of Economic and Industry Research November 2007, Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Tourism Research Australia

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