Gold Coast could be first regional city to hit major milestone

Gold Coast undergoing significant population and economic growth, report shows

The Gold Coast is projected to reach a population of 1 million people by 2040, from 647,000 in 2022, according to a recent State of the City report.The report indicates the city has had substantial economic growth, with its economy now valued at nearly $50 billion."The Gold Coast was once a tourism only economy, now its much more than that, Gold Coast City Council chief executive Tim Baker said.READ MORE: Travel warning after deadly disease outb…

Gold Coast could be first regional city to hit major milestone

With its enviable lifestyle, it's no surprise the Gold Coast is riding a record-breaking wave, on track to become Australia's first regional city to reach 1 million residents.