Gold Coast City Area Profile
Gold Coast City spans across 1,402 square kilometres
(approx. 541 square miles) featuring 70 kilometres of coastline
from South Stradbroke Island to Rainbow Bay.
POPULATION
At June 30 2004, the population was 469,214 making it the
sixth largest city in Australia. The population is expected
to increase to 700,407 residents in the year 2021.
CLIMATE
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of
sunshine annually.
Average Summer Temperature: 19 to 29 degrees °C (66 to
83 degrees °F).
Average Winter Temperature: 9 to 21 degrees °C (48 to
69 degrees °F).
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
The region is served by Gold Coast International Airport,
with frequent domestic services from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide
and Hobart, and International services from New Zealand, Japan
and Asia. 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 connects Brisbane to the
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
- 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
- A large broadwater and five major river systems
- Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques,
specialty shops and markets
- More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine
from around the world
- Nightlife entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants,
clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway musicals,
ballet and theatre
- 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
- Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of
the City encompassing many
natural wetlands
- Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous
bush walks
- Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry including
a large leisure boat building cluster in the northern
districts of the City
- World-class sporting and recreational facilities
- A huge range of accommodation from five-star international
resorts to camping grounds
- The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and
over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways
MAJOR EVENTS
The Gold Coast is fast becoming the regional sporting and
events capital of Australia. The City hosts many national
and international events including:
- Asia Pacific Masters Games
- Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
- Lexmark Indy 300
- Gold Coast Marathon
- Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival.
- The City also hosts yacht classics, horse races, triathlons
and competitions in a variety of sporting codes.
(source: Gold Coast City Council www.gccc.com.au
2006)
This information has been carefully compiled and
is not intended to be treated as a warranty or promise as to
the correctness of the information. Interested parties should
undertake independent enquiries and investigations to satisfy
themselves that any details herein are true and correct. Use
with written permission only, students excepted. Sources: ABS,
RTA, REIQ, GCCC
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