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City of Gold Coast

Queensland economy data and the scheduled 2032 Games are shown above.
Gold Coast Report refresh: Jun 2026 Updated every 3 months Due in September 75km from CBD

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What the research brief covers
Major south-east Queensland coastal LGA covering 60+ suburbs from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta on the NSW border, anchored on Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach and the hinterland. Gross Regional Product as of June 2024 was $600 million above forecast. Tourism is the cornerstone but healthcare, education, retail and construction are major secondary drivers. Unemployment 3.5% (Sep 2025), well below state and national figures and down ~2pp over the past 5 years. The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are predicted to boost the Gold Coast economy by $2 billion. Light rail is extending and a $5 billion Southport CBD redevelopment is planned. Vacancy figures are in the data.

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