Best Suburbs in Gold Coast — Data-Driven Suburb Profiles
The Gold Coast runs along the Queensland coast from Coomera to Coolangatta, with a light-rail spine through the beachside core. Its suburbs span high-rise beachfront, canal estates and hinterland fringes.
Safest suburbs in Gold Coast
- 1CurrumbinQLD 4223 · Gold Coast3,278 people84
- 2TallebudgeraQLD 4228 · Gold Coast3,826 people84
- 3ArundelQLD 4214 · Gold Coast11,171 people83
- 4AshmoreQLD 4214 · Gold Coast12,415 people83
- 5BenowaQLD 4217 · Gold Coast9,889 people83
- 6Biggera WatersQLD 4216 · Gold Coast9,973 people83
- 7BonoginQLD 4213 · Gold Coast4,896 people83
- 8Broadbeach WatersQLD 4218 · Gold Coast8,164 people83
- 9BundallQLD 4217 · Gold Coast4,895 people83
- 10Burleigh HeadsQLD 4220 · Gold Coast10,572 people83
Best Gold Coast suburbs for families
- 1Mermaid BeachQLD 4218 · Gold Coast7,329 people83
- 2BenowaQLD 4217 · Gold Coast9,889 people81
- 3Broadbeach WatersQLD 4218 · Gold Coast8,164 people81
- 4BundallQLD 4217 · Gold Coast4,895 people81
- 5Burleigh HeadsQLD 4220 · Gold Coast10,572 people81
- 6Main BeachQLD 4217 · Gold Coast3,998 people81
- 7Mermaid WatersQLD 4218 · Gold Coast13,088 people81
- 8MiamiQLD 4220 · Gold Coast7,445 people81
- 9RobinaQLD 4226 · Gold Coast25,659 people81
- 10Varsity LakesQLD 4227 · Gold Coast16,493 people81
Most liveable suburbs in Gold Coast
- 1BroadbeachQLD 4218 · Gold Coast6,786 people100
- 2Broadbeach WatersQLD 4218 · Gold Coast8,164 people100
- 3BundallQLD 4217 · Gold Coast4,895 people100
- 4Burleigh HeadsQLD 4220 · Gold Coast10,572 people100
- 5Burleigh WatersQLD 4220 · Gold Coast14,556 people100
- 6CurrumbinQLD 4223 · Gold Coast3,278 people100
- 7LabradorQLD 4215 · Gold Coast18,643 people100
- 8Main BeachQLD 4217 · Gold Coast3,998 people100
- 9Mermaid BeachQLD 4218 · Gold Coast7,329 people100
- 10Mermaid WatersQLD 4218 · Gold Coast13,088 people100
Best Gold Coast suburbs for transport
- 1HelensvaleQLD 4212 · Gold Coast18,949 people94
- 2RobinaQLD 4226 · Gold Coast25,659 people88
- 3Varsity LakesQLD 4227 · Gold Coast16,493 people88
- 4BroadbeachQLD 4218 · Gold Coast6,786 people87
- 5CoomeraQLD 4209 · Gold Coast20,225 people86
- 6ParkwoodQLD 4214 · Gold Coast8,837 people86
- 7PimpamaQLD 4209 · Gold Coast24,601 people86
- 8SouthportQLD 4215 · Gold Coast36,786 people86
- 9NerangQLD 4211 · Gold Coast17,048 people85
- 10Surfers ParadiseQLD 4217 · Gold Coast26,412 people85
Popular Gold Coast suburb comparisons
Frequently asked questions
What are the safest suburbs in Gold Coast?
By Residential Safety Score, the safest Gold Coast suburbs on SuburbCheck include Currumbin, Tallebudgera, Arundel, Ashmore and Benowa. See the full "safest suburbs in Gold Coast" list for the complete ranking.
What are the best suburbs for families in Gold Coast?
Combining schools, residential safety and liveability, top family suburbs in Gold Coast include Mermaid Beach, Benowa, Broadbeach Waters, Bundall and Burleigh Heads.
What is the most liveable suburb in Gold Coast?
Broadbeach has the highest Liveability Score in Gold Coast on SuburbCheck, at 100/100 — based on walkable amenities, open space and climate comfort.
How many suburbs are in Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast area has about 81 suburbs in SuburbCheck's data, each with safety, transport, education and liveability scores.