Gold Coast is a city located in Australia, specifically in the province of Queensland. With a population of 640,778, it is a significant urban area within the country.
Population640,778
ProvinceQueensland
Coordinates28.0003° S, 153.4309° E
CountryCoral Sea Islands
Rank in Coral Sea Islands#6 of 19,231
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Nearest Airports
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Southport Airport
SHQLocal
10.5 km away
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Gold Coast Airport
OOLInternational
19.9 km away
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Heck Field Airport
YHECLocal
27.4 km away
About Gold Coast
The city is situated at coordinates -28.00029° latitude and 153.43088° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Gold Coast has an elevation of 12 meters and operates in the Australia/Brisbane timezone. Nearby cities include Southport, Surfers Paradise, Upper Coomera, Robina, and Labrador.
Gold Coast ranks #6 out of 12,767 cities in Australia by population. The total urban population of the country is 46,981,663, highlighting the city's substantial size relative to other urban areas.
Cities in Queensland
As part of Queensland, Gold Coast ranks #2 among 2,636 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Queensland include Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Logan City, Townsville, and Cairns. The region is equipped with various amenities, including 8 hospitals, 52 schools, 2 universities, and numerous parks and recreational facilities.