LIVING IN AUSTRALIA

Gold Coast Lifestyle
Population
Climate
Transport
Cost of Living on the Gold Coast

Gold Coast Lifestyle  

Famous for its sun, surf and beaches, Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of beautiful coastline. Just inland from the beaches is breathtaking scenery amongst the vast rainforests of the Gold Coast Hinterland.

“Beachfront esplanades, shopping precincts, exhilarating theme parks and relaxing restaurants. Gold Coast city attractions are diverse and colourful in nature. A wealth of attractions, entertainment, facilities and services for visitors and residents to enjoy.”
Gold Coast City Council, February 2009

The Gold Coast has become the first choice for many Australian and international students wanting a first class education. With a reputation for quality, the Gold Coast offers a wide range of choices that are exciting, challenging and rewarding. You are offered the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of coming to a beautiful city that is safe, clean and full of wonderful opportunities.

The Gold Coast has a multicultural population who provide services that cater to the special needs of people from throughout the world. Every year, over 5 million visitors come to the Gold Coast for holidays, for business, for study, or to simply enjoy the many recreational and cultural opportunities. 

Population

The Gold Coast is a dynamic and ever expanding city. There is a population of over 500,000, which makes it the 6th largest city in Australia. 

Climate

Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with an average of 287 days of sunshine annually.

Gold Coast City Council, February 2009

Transport

Travelling around the Gold Coast is easy. The area is serviced by buses and trains which operate 7 days a week. The campus is only minutes away from Robina Train Station, which is a central transit point for Gold Coast city. The Gold Coast's largest airport for both International and Domestic travel is at Coolangatta, which is only 15 minutes from the Mackintosh College Campus.

Cost of Living on the Gold Coast

The cost of studying and living on the Gold Coast is generally cheaper than in the capital cities of Australia such as Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Food, medical facilities, public transport and educational services are some of the best in the world.