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Surfers Paradise

Central Gold Coast · QLD 4217

The Gold Coast's tourism heart — light rail, the HOTA arts precinct and major hotel towers.

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AusProp Score

67/100
67Good
Infrastructure pipeline15/30

2 active projects tracked

Jobs market15/15

6,327 listings within 15km

Planning & supply balance10/15

Major project confirmed

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.

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Under construction now
  • Transport — Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3

Signal summary

Surfers Paradise has 2 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (under construction). Investment spans transport, commercial. The median house price is around $1.63m, with auction clearance strengthening and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 3.71%.

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

Surfers Paradise's timeline

2021
HOTA Gallery
Completed
84-Unit Residential Development in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
49-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
2022
High-Density Residential Tower - 102 Dwellings Proposed
Proposed
High-Density Residential Tower — 102 Dwellings Proposed
Proposed
High-Density Residential & Short-Term Accommodation Tower
Proposed
280-Unit Residential Development in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
High-Density Residential Development — 102 Dwellings Proposed
Proposed
Dual-Tower Mixed-Use Development — 186 Residences Proposed
Proposed
High-Density Residential & Short-Term Accommodation Tower
Proposed
83-Unit Residential Development — Surfers Paradise
Proposed
37-Unit Residential Development at Garfield Terrace
Proposed
High-Density Residential Development - 66 Units
Proposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 52 units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
35-Unit Residential Development at First Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Proposed
Retirement Facility Development — 94 Units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
71-Unit Multiple Dwelling and Short-Term Accommodation Development
Proposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 54 Units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
50-Unit Mixed-Use Development — Surfers Paradise
Proposed
48-Unit Multi-Dwelling Development in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
82-Unit Multiple Dwelling and Short Term Accommodation Proposed
Proposed
2023
High-Density Residential Tower — 143 Units
Proposed
Mixed-Use Development — 169 Units/Short-Term Accom
Proposed
High-Density Mixed-Use Development — 164 Units
Proposed
Short-Term Accommodation Complex — 270 Capsule Pods
Proposed
High-Density Short-Term Accommodation Tower — 277 Units Proposed
Proposed
Major Mixed-Use Development - 727 Dwellings at Surfers Paradise
Proposed
Major Mixed-Use Development: 1321 Units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
Cypress Palms (Meriton) — Height Increase Sought
Approved
Multiple Dwelling Development — 35 Units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
Mixed-Use Development - 62 Units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
2024
43-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
2025
Major Residential Development — 394 Dwellings in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
Short-Term Accommodation Development — 120 Units
Proposed
Major Mixed-Use Development — 519 New Dwellings in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
116-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
Boulevard Twin Towers — Approved
Approved
55-Unit Mixed-Use Development at 62 Garfield Terrace
Proposed
74-Unit Residential Apartment Development — 56 Sunset Boulevarde
Proposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 62 New Apartments
Proposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 76 Units in Surfers Paradise
Proposed
2026 — this yearTODAY
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
Under Construction
275-Unit Mixed-Use Tower — Surfers Paradise
Proposed
130-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development — Under Appeal
Under Appeal
178-Unit Multiple Dwelling Development — Surfers Paradise
Proposed
2029
Surfers Paradise Revitalisation
Announced

Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:

  • Large-Scale Multi-Dwelling and Short-Term Accommodation Development
  • Celestino Developments Garfield Terrace Twin Towers Approved
  • Mixed-Use Development - 20 Dwellings & Commercial
  • Bastion Group 30-Level 'Surfer' Tower DA Lodged
  • Surfers Paradise Esplanade pedestrianisation endorsed by council
  • 73-Unit Mixed-Use Development — Surfers Paradise
  • Short-Term Accommodation Extension — 37 Units

What happened last time: the Gold Coast Light Rail

Surfers Paradise 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

50 decisions
High supply risk48 major DAs approved

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

~5,840
est. new dwellings
  1. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed

    Large-Scale Multi-Dwelling and Short-Term Accommodation Development

    Spotted 4 weeks ago

    Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise

    A major development proposal for 130 residential dwellings and 130 short-term accommodation units located in the high-density Surfers Paradise precinct.

    Investor note

    This project represents a significant increase in local capacity for both permanent residency and short-term tourism, indicating sustained confidence in the Surfers Paradise market. The high volume of units (260 total) suggests a shift in local density that will likely drive demand for local services and infrastructure in the immediate vicinity.

    Source ↗MCU/2026/318
  2. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential Tower - 102 Dwellings Proposed

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise

    A Material Change of Use application for a development comprising 102 multiple dwellings located on the Gold Coast Highway.

    Investor note

    The addition of 102 residential units on the Gold Coast Highway indicates significant densification along this major corridor. This scale of development confirms continued investor appetite for high-density living near the light rail and beach, signaling potential for long-term population growth and improved local infrastructure support.

    Source ↗MCU/2021/174
  3. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential Tower — 102 Dwellings Proposed

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Surf Parade, Surfers Paradise

    A proposal for a significant residential development comprising 102 dwellings and a commercial food and drink outlet at Surf Parade.

    Investor note

    Large-scale developments of over 100 units in Surfers Paradise indicate sustained demand for high-density living and tourism-oriented lifestyle assets. This project adds significant critical mass to the local residential supply, likely supporting surrounding retail and service amenities.

    Source ↗MCU/2021/431
  4. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential & Short-Term Accommodation Tower

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    4 Fern Street, Surfers Paradise

    A major development application for a mixed-use project comprising 96 residential units and 37 short-term accommodation units in Surfers Paradise.

    Investor note

    The combination of long-term residential and short-term accommodation indicates developer confidence in both high-density living and tourism yield in the Surfers Paradise market. Projects of this scale (133 total units) significantly increase local population density and transient foot traffic, typically driving demand for local services and commercial amenity in the immediate precinct.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/195
  5. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    280-Unit Residential Development in Surfers Paradise

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    Surfers Paradise Boulevard

    A major development application for a Material Change of Use to construct a 280-unit multiple dwelling complex at 2957 Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

    Investor note

    This high-density development signals significant long-term confidence in the Surfers Paradise apartment market. The addition of 280 units will likely drive further demand for local infrastructure and amenities, signaling an attractive opportunity for investors monitoring urban densification in Gold Coast growth corridors.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/198
  6. Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2022

    High-Density Residential Development — 102 Dwellings Proposed

    Spotted 8 weeks ago

    12 Weemala Street, Surfers Paradise

    A material change of use application for a 102-dwelling multiple dwelling development located at 12 Weemala Street, Surfers Paradise.

    Investor note

    This development represents a high-density injection into the Surfers Paradise market, signalling continued developer confidence in the precinct's growth. Investors should monitor this for potential uplift in local rental demand and long-term urban density trends in the area.

    Source ↗MCU/2022/186

Nearby signals

6 within ~7km

Local services

47 amenities
Transport6
Cavill AvenueTransit Station
Surfers ParadiseLight Rail Station
Florida GardensTransit Station
Cypress AvenueLight Rail Station
Surfers Paradise NorthLight Rail Station
NorthcliffeLight Rail Station
Education10
Surfers Paradise State School.Primary School
Holmes Institute Gold CoastUniversity
Gold Coast Learning CentreUniversity
New England College Gold CoastUniversity
Gold Coast Learning Centre - Meriton CampusUniversity
Unity School of EducationUniversity
Gold Coast College of Christian MinisteriesUniversity
International English GuruUniversity
Kube CollegeUniversity
ACHW (Australasian College of Health & Wellness) Gold Coast ClinicUniversity
Healthcare8
Surfers Paradise Chempro ChemistPharmacy
Priceline Pharmacy Surfers ParadisePharmacy
My Doctors Clinic Surfers ParadiseHospital
Her MedicalHospital
Towers Chempro ChemistPharmacy
Kieser BundallMedical Centre
Surfers Renaissance Chempro ChemistPharmacy
Bundall Medical CentreHospital
Retail & Shopping6
Coles Surfers ParadiseSupermarket
Woolworths Surfers ParadiseSupermarket
Woolworths Circle On Cavill (Surfers Paradise)Supermarket
Paradise CentreShopping Centre
Harvey Norman BundallDepartment Store
Chevron Renaissance Shopping CentreShopping Centre
Childcare6
Story House Early Learning SouthportChildcare Centre
Eden Academy Isle of CapriChildcare Centre
Sky Tree Kids Early Learning CentreKindergarten
Rize Dance CompanyChildcare Centre
Rise Early Learning Surfers ParadiseChildcare Centre
Kool Beanz Isle of CapriChildcare Centre
Recreation8
SkyPoint Observation DeckAttraction
voco Gold Coast by IHGAquatic Centre
Paradise Resort Gold CoastSports Complex
Surfers Paradise Beachfront MarketsAttraction
Aquaduck Gold CoastAttraction
Timezone Surfers ParadiseAttraction
Infinity AttractionAttraction
Ripley's Believe It or Not!Attraction
Community3
Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre BundallCouncil Office
Surfers Paradise Police StationPolice Station
Department of Transport and Main Roads motor vehicle inspection centreCouncil Office

Jobs activity

6,327active listings+8% YoY
within 15km
Hospitality & Tourism
+16% YoY940
Healthcare & Nursing
+9% YoY835
Construction & Trades
+10% YoY634
Retail
+7% YoY423
IT & Technology
+6% YoY168

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 +81% Unit +69%
$548k$1.32m$2.10m202020212022202320242025

Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected

Market snapshot

House
Unit
Median price
$2,100,000
$920,000
Rent / week
$1225/wk
$864/wk
Gross yield
3.34%GC avg 3.2%
4.97%GC avg 4.85%
Growth (1yr)
+8.1%GC avg 11.54%
+5.8%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

158 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.