Gold Coast Tourist Information
Gold Coast Facts and Figures
The Gold Coast is famous for its sun, surf and sand. The Gold Coast City stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline. The Gold Coast spans across 1,400 square kilometres (approx. 540 square miles) featuring 70 kilometres of coastline from South Stradbroke Island to Rainbow Bay.
Gold Coast Population
In 2002, the population was 438,000 making it the 6th largest city in Australia. The population is expected to increase to 700,000 residents by the year 2021.
Gold Coast Climate and Weather
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with some 287 days of sunshine annually.
Average Summer Temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Average Winter Temperatures: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius.
Gold Coast Transport
The region is served aerially by Gold Coast International Airport, with frequent domestic services from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart, and International services from Japan and Asia and New Zealand. Brisbane's International Airport also provides links with the USA and Europe.
Gold Coast Airport has undergone refurbishment, which has positioned it as the South Pacific's leading leisure destination. A rail link and Pacific Motorway contects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. For how to get around Gold Coast City visit their transport page.
Gold Coast Environment
In 1998, research highlighted that Gold Coast City is the most biologically-diverse city in Australia. Its vegetation ranges from mountain rainforest to coastal wetlands and is home to more than:
- 34 species of amphibians
- 323 birds
- 72 mammals
- 71 reptiles
- and 25 species of fish.
Gold Coast Attractions and features
Gold Coast City is a dynamic city with a wide variety of built and natural attractions including:
- 70 kilometres of beaches with an average water temperature of 22 degrees
- Theme parks including Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld and Wet 'n' Wild as well as several wildlife parks such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- A large broadwater and five major river systems
- World-class sporting and recreational facilities
- Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques, specialty shops and markets
- More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine from around the world
- The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways
- Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in the northern districts of the City
- Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
- Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous bush walks
- Nightlife entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway musicals, ballet and theatre
- A huge range of accommodation from five-star international resorts to camping grounds
Gold Coast Events
The Gold Coast is fast becoming the regional sporting and events capital of Australia. The City hosts many national and international events including:
The City also hosts yacht classics, horse races, triathlons and competitions in a variety of sporting codes.
This information was sourced from the Gold Coast City Councils website - the Facts and Figures Page.
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