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Labrador

Central Gold Coast · QLD 4215

A Broadwater suburb set to gain light rail to the Gold Coast University Hospital.

2
active signals
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AusProp Score

47/100
47Weak
Infrastructure pipeline13/30

2 active projects tracked

Jobs market15/15

6,310 listings within 15km

Planning & supply balance0/15

High supply risk

Based on 3 of 5 possible signals — infrastructure, jobs and planning data are always real and sourced. Rental yield and capital growth aren't counted yet for this suburb: its current market figures are illustrative estimates, not an independently sourced snapshot. Guide only, not financial advice.

1
Completed in last 2 years
  • Health — Gold Coast University Hospital Sub-Acute Expansion

Signal summary

Labrador has 2 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Coomera Hospital (funded). Investment spans hospital, transport. The median house price is around $932k, with auction clearance strengthening and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 4.17%.

Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.

Labrador's timeline

2023
82-Unit Multiple Dwelling & Care Facility — Labrador
Proposed
2024
High-Density Residential Development — 170 Units in Labrador
Proposed
42-Unit Residential Development — 103 Olsen Avenue, Labrador
Proposed
2025
Gold Coast University Hospital Sub-Acute Expansion
Completed
2031
Coomera Hospital
Funded
2032
Gold Coast Light Rail extension (to GC University Hospital)
Announced

What happened last time: the Gold Coast Light Rail

Labrador sits on this corridor. Two independent university studies tracked property values near light rail stations from 1996 to 2016. Here's what actually happened — not a projection, a record.

The biggest jump (+26%) landed during the feasibility study — years before construction even started, let alone the first tram running. Land 100–400m from a station rose 30% more than land 800m+ away, over the full 1996–2016 window.
+7%extra value within 400m of a station, in just the first year the line operated (vs land 400m–2km away)
$300mtotal land-value uplift across 1,324 properties near Stage 1 stations — about 25% of what Stage 1 cost to build

This is historical research on the Gold Coast's existing light rail (Stages 1–2) — not a guarantee any future project repeats it. We show it because it's the most rigorously documented Gold Coast precedent for how transit signals have actually played out here, and it's why AusProp surfaces planning and funding signals rather than waiting for ribbon-cuttings.

Infrastructure timeline

2 active · 1 completed

Planning & zoning

3 decisions
High supply risk3 major DAs approved

3 major approvals in the pipeline — significant new supply could soften rents short-term before population absorbs it.

~360
est. new dwellings
  1. Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023

    82-Unit Multiple Dwelling & Care Facility — Labrador

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    11 Hunter Avenue, Labrador

    A Material Change of Use for 74 multiple dwellings and an 8-unit residential care facility at 11 Hunter Avenue, Labrador.

    Investor note

    The development represents a significant increase in density for the Labrador area, catering to both standard residential demand and specialized care needs. This indicates ongoing growth in the suburb's capacity and may contribute to shifting the local demographic profile, increasing demand for nearby services and infrastructure.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/524
  2. Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2024

    High-Density Residential Development — 170 Units in Labrador

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    210 Marine Parade, Labrador

    A material change of use application for a development comprising 85 multiple dwellings and 85 short-term accommodation units at 210 Marine Parade.

    Investor note

    This development represents a significant increase in high-density residential and tourism capacity along the Labrador waterfront. The influx of 170 units suggests strong developer confidence in the area's ongoing gentrification and demand for coastal proximity, potentially supporting local amenity growth.

    Source ↗MCU/2023/168
  3. Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2024

    42-Unit Residential Development — 103 Olsen Avenue, Labrador

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Olsen Avenue, Labrador

    A material change of use application for the development of 42 multiple dwellings located at 103 Olsen Avenue, Labrador.

    Investor note

    This development represents a significant increase in medium-density housing stock in the Labrador area, signaling ongoing demand for rentals and apartment living. Proximity to major transport corridors and local services makes this project a strong indicator of urban consolidation and demographic growth for investors to monitor.

    Source ↗MCU/2024/21

Nearby signals

6 within ~7km

Local services

45 amenities
Transport6
SouthportLight Rail Station
Griffith University (Southport)Transit Station
Gold Coast University HospitalTransit Station
Harbour Town Shopping Centre interchangeTransit Station
Nerang StreetLight Rail Station
Queen Street (Southport)Transit Station
Education10
Southport State High SchoolSecondary School
TAFE Queensland Southport CampusUniversity
St Hilda's SchoolPrimary School
Imagine Education AustraliaUniversity
Musgrave Hill State SchoolPrimary School
Southport State School.Primary School
Labrador State SchoolPrimary School
Mastery Schools Australia SouthportPrimary School
AcademiqueUniversity
Valley International CollegeUniversity
Healthcare7
Gold Coast Private HospitalHospital
Chemist Warehouse SouthportPharmacy
GCUH PED BuildingHospital
Pacific Private HospitalHospital
Southport Health PrecinctMedical Centre
Smith Collective Amcal Pharmacy and LottoPharmacy
Qscan Radiology ClinicsMedical Centre
Retail & Shopping6
Australia Fair Shopping CentreShopping Centre
Kmart SouthportDepartment Store
Southport CentralShopping Centre
Woolworths Smith CollectiveSupermarket
ALDISupermarket
Coles LabradorSupermarket
Childcare4
My Cubby House Early LearningChildcare Centre
Kindy House Early Learning LabradorChildcare Centre
Jacaranda Early EducationChildcare Centre
Southport Child Care CentreChildcare Centre
Recreation8
Sea WorldAttraction
Broadwater ParklandsAttraction
Gold Coast Aquatic CentreSports Complex
Chinatown, Gold CoastAttraction
The RockpoolsAttraction
Labrador BeachAttraction
Spirit of Gold Coast Whale WatchingAttraction
Musgrave ParkAttraction
Community4
Southport LibraryPublic Library
Southport Police StationPolice Station
City of Gold Coast - Customer Service CentreCouncil Office
Queensland Public TrusteeCouncil Office

Jobs activity

6,310active listings+16% YoY
within 15km
Hospitality & Tourism
+11% YoY944
Healthcare & Nursing
+14% YoY847
Construction & Trades
+18% YoY632
Retail
+13% YoY415
IT & Technology
+10% YoY165

Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-27. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.

Price history

5-year median price
House +91% Unit +68%
$368k$774k$1.18m202020212022202320242025

Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected

Market snapshot

House
Unit
Median price
$1,180,000
$560,000
Rent / week
$849/wk
$680/wk
Gross yield
3.70%GC avg 3.2%
5.66%GC avg 4.85%
Growth (1yr)
+14.8%GC avg 11.54%
+11.2%GC avg 8.55%

* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch. Rent / week is a real figure — source: HTAG Analytics.

For sale now

81 properties currently for sale

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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.