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Nestled in the south-eastern corner of Queensland, the vibrant Gold Coast is a premier holiday destination with plenty of things to see and do. The Gold Coast’s breathtakingly beautiful coastline, vibrant CBD many natural and man-made attractions appeal to visitors from all over the world.

As one of the most highly visited beach spots in Australia, the Gold Coast is truly a vacation spot for everyone.

Gold Coast Suburb Map & List, Australia


Gold Coast’s suburbs list includes a number of small to medium localities, rural communities, towns and quaint provinces. The major suburbs are located along the coastline – with the rest located towards the hinterland.

Some of the vibrant suburbs in the Gold Coast include Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Main Beach. Most visitors prefer to stay at these suburbs around the Gold Coast as they are well-equipped with transport, restaurants, activities, amusement venues and popular landmarks.

Browse through the list of Gold Coast suburbs and map out the one that best suits your holiday needs.




Currumbin

Currumbin

Currumbin, QLD

Currumbin, known as the ‘photographer’s paradise’, is a beautiful suburb on the Gold Coast. With its spectacular coastline and an array of viewpoints, Currumbin offers some of the most spectacular...

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Broadbeach

Broadbeach

Broadbeach, QLD

Broadbeach is a vibrant suburb often regarded as the place to stay on the Gold Coast. With a myriad of spectacular accommodation choices, apartments, hotels and restaurants, Broadbeach’s beautiful beach-side oasis...

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Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise, QLD

Surfers Paradise is the major tourist hub on the Gold Coast. With its brilliant stretch of coastline and a wide array of fun-filled day and night activities, Surfers Paradise is a must-visit destination during your...

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Ashmore

Ashmore

Ashmore, QLD

Located between the suburbs of Benowa and Southport, Ashmore is a beautiful suburb just nine kilometres from Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. With a number of family-friendly amusement spots offering a multitude of...

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Nerang

Nerang

Nerang, QLD

The Gold Coast boasts a number of waterfront communities, such as Nerang, which is located across the bank of pristine Nerang river. As one of the thriving suburbs on the Gold Coast, Nerang is a community chosen for...

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Labrador

Labrador

Labrador, QLD

Labrador is a quiet residential community which boasts shops, cafes and restaurants within the area. Overlooking the gorgeous Broadwater, Labrador offers a beautiful setting for both residents and visitors alike. Those...

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Coolangatta

Coolangatta

Coolangatta, QLD

As one of the most beautiful coastal towns on the Gold Coast, Coolangatta is the perfect location for a wonderful holiday getaway. Nestled towards the southern border of Queensland, this beautiful town encourages all...

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Helensvale

Helensvale

Helensvale, QLD

Established during the 1980s, the wonderful community of Helensvale is a beautiful suburb located near Coombabah Lake, with numerous amenities; including a caravan park, house rentals and numerous motel accommodation...

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Coombabah

Coombabah

Coombabah, QLD

Coombabah is a beautiful suburb on the Gold Coast that sits along the banks of the Coomera River. Those looking for a laid back and peaceful holiday destination should choose Coombabah as it has a relaxing atmosphere...

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Varsity Lakes

Varsity Lakes

Varsity Lakes, QLD

Located next to the popular Bond University, Varsity Lakes is a beautiful suburb on the Gold Coast. As one of the popular community areas with an adjoining business hub, Varsity Lakes is increasingly popular amongst...

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Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, QLD

Nestled towards the northern border of the scenic coast, Runaway Bay is a vibrant waterfront community and a highly sought-after suburb to home buyers. As one of the posh canal suburbs, Runaway Bay offers an excellent...

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Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba, QLD

Mudgeeraba is renowned for its abundant fresh produce and the weekend farmer’s market, which is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. A number of visitors from nearby suburbs and towns head to...

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Main Beach

Main Beach

Main Beach, QLD

Main Beach is a beautiful beachside suburb with a wide range of attractions and activity options for visitors. As one of the wealthy and stylish beachside areas, Main Beach is a fabulous beach destination with many...

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Southport

Southport

Southport, QLD

Southport is a vibrant community located towards the northern end of the Gold Coast. It adjoins the vibrant tourist centre of Surfers Paradise. As one of the oldest settlements in this region, Southport is a beautiful...

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Pacific Pines

Pacific Pines

Pacific Pines, QLD

Pacific Pines is one of the most beautifully-planned communities on the northern border of the Gold Coast hinterland. Located within 10 minutes from the Broadwater and Main Beach areas, this locality is a much sought...

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Hope Island

Hope Island

Hope Island, QLD

Nestled within the beautiful Broadwater area, Hope Island is a new locality known for its excellent variety of waterfront houses. A number of property buyers and investors come to Hope Island to check out the wide range...

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Robina

Robina

Robina, QLD

Robina is one of those lavish residential communities renowned for its sophisticated collection of homes and apartments. With a number of public amenities and facilities; such as schools, a college, shopping centres...

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Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove, QLD

Sanctuary Cove, a beautiful gated community, is located in the outer suburbs of Hope Island on the Gold Coast. Known for its exclusive residential community, marina, resort style accommodation and housing, Sanctuary...

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Palm Beach

Palm Beach

Palm Beach, QLD

Palm Beach is a beautiful beachfront community located towards the southern corner of the Gold Coast. As one of the older communities in this region, there are many accommodation choices within Palm Beach that provide a...

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Kirra

Kirra

Kirra, QLD

Regarded as the surfing hub of the Gold Coast, Kirra is a must-go destination for all surfers. Boasting a relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful beachside village still offers a wide variety of things to do for everyone. In...

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Tugun

Tugun

Tugun, QLD

Renowned as one of the original family holiday suburbs on the Gold Coast, Tugun is a typical village-style community with a number of family-friendly activity choices. With its typical laidback lifestyle and serene...

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Chevron Island

Chevron Island

Chevron Island, QLD

Nestled alongside Surfers Paradise, Chevron Island is known as a residential suburb and boasts beautiful scenery with several natural and man-made attractions. Take time out from your busy schedule and come here to...

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Parkwood

Parkwood

Parkwood, QLD

The picturesque suburb of Parkwood is a newly developed community nestled in between the popular M1 Motorway and Smith Street and also houses the renowned Griffith University of Queensland. During the last two decades...

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Isle Of Capri

Isle of Capri

Isle of Capri, QLD

The Isle of Capri is a picturesque island across the beautiful banks of the Nerang River. Located within easy driving distance from Surfers Paradise and Bundall, Isle of Capri is an impressive water-front suburb known...

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Elanora

Elanora

Elanora, QLD

Elanora is a beautiful suburb on the Gold Coast, located next to the picturesque Palm Beach area. With a wide range of parks, nature reserves and picnic areas, Elanora is a wonderful accommodation choice for families...

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Carrara

Carrara

Carrara, QLD

Carrara is an amazing coastal suburb nestled along the Nerang river bank. Just 8 kilometres from Surfers Paradise, this beautiful suburb is easily accessible from all prime locations on the Gold Coast. Golfers will fall...

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Upper Coomera

Upper Coomera

Upper Coomera, QLD

Bordering the Coomera River, the township of Upper Coomera is located on the western border of the M1 motorway. It is a picturesque suburb which neighbours the suburb of Oxenford. With close access to the popular Gold...

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Arundel

Arundel

Arundel, QLD

As a flourishing community of the Gold Coast, the quaint area of Arundel is a wonderful suburb near popular tourist attractions. Located next to the wonderful Coombabah Lake Conservation Park, Arundel is a charming...

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Biggera Waters

Biggera Waters

Biggera Waters, QLD

Visitors to the amazing Gold Coast should not miss the suburb of Biggera Waters for its shopping options. As one of the premier shopping precincts of the region, Biggera Waters offers excellent shopping opportunities...

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Coomera

Coomera

Coomera, QLD

Coomera is a tourist area known for the Gold Coast’s most renowned attraction; the theme parks. There are also local accommodation options within Coomera which will put you right on the doorstep of many historical...

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Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach, QLD

Mermaid Beach, in the southern suburbs of the Gold Coast, is a magnificent beachfront area perfect for a relaxing beach holiday for couples, singles and families alike. The low tide and warm water throughout the year...

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Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads, QLD

Come to the wonderful suburb of Burleigh Heads; located between the vibrant Surfers Paradise and relaxing Coolangatta. Indulge in a fun-filled and laid-back atmosphere with many things to see and do here. Visitors from...

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Merrimac

Merrimac

Merrimac, QLD

Merrimac is a wonderful suburb located across from the M1 Motorway and towards the east of Robina Parkway. Within close proximity to the Gold Coast’s major tourist attractions; including the popular theme parks...

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Highland Park

Highland Park

Highland Park, QLD

Highland Park is a breathtaking locality positioned amidst the scenic hinterland on the Gold Coast. Located south of Nerang, Highland Park is a popular suburb known for its accommodation rentals and various sightseeing...

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Oxenford

Oxenford

Oxenford, QLD

Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Coomera River, Oxenford is one of the many flourishing communities on the north-western boundaries of the Gold Coast. With some of the famous theme parks within its borders...

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Bundall

Bundall

Bundall, QLD

Located west of Surfers Paradise, Bundall is a wonderful suburb with numerous natural attractions and activity options. The area was established by first British communities in 1862 and later the area became popular...

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Paradise Point

Paradise Point

Paradise Point, QLD

Paradise Point is a community that boasts a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. With a number of nearby tourist attractions, Paradise Point boasts an inviting atmosphere in which visitors can indulge. With an idyllic...

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Molendinar

Molendinar

Molendinar, QLD

Molendinar is a newly established community close to the Gold Coast’s CBD and its major tourist hubs. With its wide range of beautiful homes and sophisticated properties, Molendinar is a wonderful location for...

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South Stradbroke Island

South Stradbroke Island

South Stradbroke Island, QLD
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