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Property Investment in Gold Coast, QLD

81 suburbs in Gold Coast council area · Part of Greater Gold Coast · Population ~691,230 · 239,549 dwellings · 1,334 km²

Gold Coast Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Gold Coast scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Gold Coast100

Highest R-Score out of 81 suburbs in Gold Coast

Gold Coast council average76

Across 80 scored suburbs in Gold Coast

Suburb medians in Gold Coast range from $455,000 to $4,550,000.

3-year population movement: +7.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 3% of stock (~7,612 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $21.0B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Retail Trade (12%), Accommodation and Food Services (11%), Construction (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,465,000

Across 81 suburbs in Gold Coast (Sept 2026) · ~84 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.9%

Median asking rent ~$1100/wk · Vacancy 2.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Gold Coast100/100

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All 81 Suburbs in Gold Coast (QLD)

Suburbs in Gold Coast — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Gold Coast council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Gold Coast (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Gold Coast

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Gold Coast (Queensland).

Is Gold Coast (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Gold Coast (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 81 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Gold Coast, the typical suburb median price is $1,465,000, median weekly rent is $1100/wk, gross rental yield is 3.9%, and vacancy sits at 2.5%.

Which suburbs in Gold Coast have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Gold Coast (QLD) are Broadbeach (100/100, median $455,000), Tallai (100/100, median $1,705,000), Mount Nathan (99/100, median $1,535,000), Stapylton (99/100, median $530,000), Wongawallan (99/100, median $1,430,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Gold Coast?

Across Gold Coast (QLD), the median suburb property price is $1,465,000, median asking rent is $1100/wk, and median gross yield is 3.9%, with homes averaging 84 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Gold Coast include Mount Nathan (11.2%), Tallai (9.2%), Broadbeach (9.1%).

What are the demographics and size of the Gold Coast council area?

Gold Coast is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Gold Coast) with an ABS estimated resident population of 691,230, approximately 239,549 dwellings, covering 1,334 sq km.

What are the best streets in Gold Coast (QLD)?

Every street across all 81 suburbs in Gold Coast is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.