Education
The Gold Coast is a forerunner in teaching and training with focus on connecting students, communities and business. At present there are approximately 400 education and training facilities located on the Gold Coast including: childcare, private and government primary and secondary schools, universities, private training providers and vocational trainers.
Studying on the Gold Coast is especially popular with overseas students boasting 50% more international students for our population size compared to other major Australian cities. Most of these students are hailing from India, China, Korea, Japan, USA and Brazil.
Recently the Gold Coast became home to two Schools of Medicine and a School of Dentistry. This will mean great things for Medical and Education industry and for the community of the Gold Coast.
Australia's fastest growing city with a population growth rate of 3.4% which is almost triple the national average.
Population of over 500 000 which is set to double by the year 2030.
Regional economy valued at AUS $18.2 billion.
Australia's leading tourist destination with 10.2 million visitors per annum spending AUS $12.1 million per day.