City of Gold Coast · Market Update
Australia's fastest growing city
15,000 new residents per year. Light Rail Stage 3 opening in 2026. The southern coastal corridor from Broadbeach to Burleigh is seeing the strongest demand from both lifestyle buyers and investors.
Updated May 2026 · Red Door Property Group Research
Talk to Our Gold Coast TeamGold Coast market at a glance
$1.35M
Median house
14%
Annual growth
4.1%
Rental yield
1.1%
Vacancy rate
$780/wk
Median rent
28 days
Days on market
762K
Population
2.5%
Pop. growth p.a.
What we are seeing in Gold Coast
15,000 new residents per year (2.5% population growth)
Light Rail Stage 3 opening mid-2026, Broadbeach to Burleigh
Coomera Connector (Second M1) easing north-south congestion
2032 Olympic event venues boosting southern corridor
Strong lifestyle migration from southern states
Infrastructure driving growth
Major government and private investment is reshaping Gold Coast. These projects are creating jobs, improving connectivity, and driving property demand.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 – Broadbeach to Burleigh, opening mid-2026
Coomera Connector (Second M1) – $3B Stage 1, North section opened Dec 2025
2032 Olympics – Broadwater Parklands venues
Health and Knowledge Precinct expansion
Our view on Gold Coast
Gold Coast continues to present strong fundamentals for both investors and owner occupiers. With 14% annual growth, a vacancy rate of 1.1%, and properties moving in just 28 days, the market is competitive but rewards those with the right strategy and access.
We are actively sourcing opportunities across Gold Coast for our clients, including off market and pre market properties that never appear on the major portals. Our on the ground knowledge of this market means we can identify value where others cannot.
If you are considering buying in Gold Coast, whether for your first home, an upgrade, or an investment, our team can walk you through what we are seeing right now and where we believe the strongest opportunities sit.
Thinking about Gold Coast?
Book a free strategy call. We will walk you through the current Gold Coast market, the opportunities we are seeing, and how we can help you move with confidence.