City of Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast | |
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Coat of arms Council logo | |
Map of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland | |
Interactive map of City of Gold Coast | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | South East Queensland |
| Established | 9 December 1948 |
| City status | 16 May 1959 |
| Council seat | Surfers Paradise |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Body | Gold Coast City Council |
| • Mayor | Tom Tate (Independent LNP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 625,087 |
| • Density | 468.6/km2 (1,214/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 (AEST) |
| Website | www |
The City of Gold Coast is the local government area spanning the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, and surrounding areas. It is on the central eastern coast of Australia adjoining the Pacific Ocean. With a population of 606,774, it is the second most populous local government area in the state of Queensland (Brisbane being the largest). Its council maintains a staff of over 2,500. The council was established in 1948, and has existed in its present form since 2008. The City of Gold Coast borders New South Wales and Tweed Shire to the south, Scenic Rim to the west, and Logan and Redland to the northwest and north, respectively.