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The Gold Coast, located in Queensland, Australia, is a popular sea-change destination due to its beautiful beaches, warm climate, strong economy and the many attractions. Here are 10 reasons to make a move to the Gold Coast 1. Space for days With a population density of 465 persons per square kilometer, compared to greater Sydney with an urban population density of 1,900 / km2 and Melbourne 1,500 / km2, there's no need to be on top of each other. 2. Close to nature With 52km of beaches, six stunning National Parks and 2,314 parks, nature is on your doorstep everywhere you turn. With its beautiful beaches, parks, and green spaces, the Gold Coast is a great place to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. 3. Housing affordability As house and unit prices are going through the roof in the major capital cities, house prices on the Gold Coast are still affordable at a median house price of $821,000 and unit price of $620,000. Read next.... What's happening with Real Estate Prices on the Gold Coast? 4. Great for families The Gold Coast is an awesome place to raise your family. It's safe, clean and green and has an abundance of activities and entertainment on offer to satisfy the whole family. 5. Affordable private schools There are some outstanding schools up and down the coast, and compared to many of Sydney and Melbourne's elite private schools, the fees are a lot more affordable. Case in point, Somerset College (one of the top schools in the area) annual tuition fees is $19,000 at most. 6. Laidback lifestyle The Gold Coast offers a more relaxed lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle and stresses of life of the big smoke. 7. Excellent accessibility With its close proximity to Brisbane and easy interstate access to all Australian capital cities by air, 25+ flights per day to Sydney as an example, the city is well connected. 8. Vibrant culture The Gold Coast has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a variety of festivals, exhibitions, and performances taking place throughout the year. There are also plenty of dining and entertainment options, from fine dining restaurants to lively bars and nightclubs. 9. World-class universities The GC is home to some of the best universities offering a variety of high-quality courses including Griffith University (ranked 303 in the QS World University Rankings 2021 ) , Bond University and Southern Cross University . 10. Business & job opportunities As the second largest city in Queensland, and the 6th largest city in Australia, the Gold Coast economy is strong and diverse. The city is home to a range of industries, including technology, tourism, health, and education. With a growing job market, there are many opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Read next.... 5 most family friendly suburbs on the Gold Coast

Purchasing a home, whether it be for yourself or as an investment property, is a significant undertaking and one of the biggest financial decisions you will likely make in your lifetime. While you can take the DIY approach and go through the home buying process on your own, there's definite advantages of enlisting the help of a buyer's agent. For starters; they bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table, and their representation can help you make an informed decision about your investment. We've listed 10 good reasons to use a buyer's agent when purchasing a home or investment 10 reasons to use a buyer's agent 1. Expertise and knowledge of the real estate market A buyer's agent has years of experience and knowledge of the local real estate market. They are familiar with the latest market trends, prices, and regulations, which can help you make an informed decision about your purchase. 2. Time and effort savings Buying a home can be time-consuming and overwhelming, but with a buyer's agent, the process becomes much more manageable. Your agent will handle all the legwork, freeing up your time to focus on planning the rest of your move. 3. Access to exclusive listings A buyer's agent has access to exclusive off-market and pre-market listings that are not available elsewhere. This means that you'll have access to more homes, with less competition, increasing your chances of finding your dream home. 4. Professional negotiation skills Negotiating the price and terms of a home purchase can be daunting and stressful, but a buyer's agent has the professional negotiation skills to handle this with ease. With an intimate knowledge of property values and extensive experience handling hundreds of transactions, they are there to ensure you don't overpay for a property while also helping you navigate bidding wars without missing out on a great opportunity. Their goal is to secure the best deal possible for you, instilling confidence in your purchase decision. 5 Unbiased representation A buyer's agent works exclusively for you, ensuring that you have someone in your corner who is looking out for your best interests. This unbiased representation is crucial when making a large financial investment. Read next.... Step-by-step process of buying a home on the Gold Coast 6. Expert guidance throughout the process A buyer's agent will guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding the right home to closing the deal. They'll help you navigate any challenges or obstacles that may arise, making sure that the process goes smoothly. 7. Insight into the home buying process A buyer's agent has a thorough understanding of the home buying process, including the ins and outs of inspections, financing, and closing. They'll help you understand the various steps involved and ensure that you're well-informed throughout the process. 8. Connections with other professionals A buyer's agent has connections with other professionals, such as building and pest inspectors, mortgage brokers, solicitors and lawyers. They can connect you to the right people for the job and make sure that everything is taken care of. 9. Understanding of your needs A buyer's agent will take the time to understand your needs, preferences, and budget when searching for a home. They'll work to find you a home that meets all your criteria, so you can feel confident in your purchase. 10. Peace of mind Working with a buyer's agent can provide you with peace of mind throughout the home buying process. You'll have someone who is looking out for your best interests, making sure that everything is taken care of, and ensuring that the process goes smoothly. So, if you're thinking about buying your family home or investment property on the Gold Coast, it's worthwhile considering working with a buyer's agent to ensure that the process is as smooth, stress-free and your purchase is financially sound. Need Help with Your Property Search?  Planning a move can be overwhelming at the best of times, let alone if you're from interstate or overseas. Our services are designed to take the stress out of your move. We can help you narrow down your ideal suburbs, find the best schools and assist with finding & securing your dream home. Contact us now to discuss your relocation and property needs. Read next.... To buy or to rent? That's the question!

The term dates and school holidays differ from state to state. Here's a list of the Queensland school holidays 2022 and the public holidays for the Gold Coast. 👉 2023 QLD School Holidays & Public Holidays Gold Coast Public Holidays 2022 New Year's Day ​Sat, 1 Jan & Mon, 3 Jan 2022 Australia Day Wed, 26 Jan 2022 Good Friday Fri, 15 Apr 2022 Easter Sunday Sun, 17 Apr 2022 Easter Monday Mon, 18 Apr 2022 Anzac Day Mon, 25 Apr 2022 Labour Day Mon, 2 May 2022 Gold Coast Show^ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 Queen's Memorial Day* Thu, 22 September 22 Queen's Birthday Mon, 3 Oct 2022 Christmas Eve Sat, 24 Dec 2022 Christmas Day & Boxing Day Sun, 25 Dec 2022 to Tue, 27 Dec 2022^^ *Queen's Memorial Public Holiday: A National Day of Mourning was announced for September 22 to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. ^Show holidays are public holidays appointed in specific districts throughout Queensland and are in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows. The Gold Coast Show Date for 2022 is set for 26th August. ^^Because Christmas Day falls on a Sunday and Boxing Day falls on a Monday the Tuesday is also a public holiday. Read next.... 2023 School Holidays & Public Holidays - Gold Coast Gold Coast School Holidays & Term Dates 2022 These term dates apply to all Queensland state schools . Some independent, private and catholic schools observe alternative dates, often you'll find they have an additional week off at the start of the state holiday week. Term 1 ​ School days Mon 7 Feb - Fri 1 Apr Holidays Sat 2 Apr - Mon 18 Apr Term 2 ​ School days Tue 19 Apr - Fri 24 Jun Holidays Sat 25 Jun - Sun 10 Jul Term 3 ​ School days Mon 11 Jul - Fri 16 Sep Student/pupil free day Fri 2 Sep Holidays Sat 17 Sep - Mon 3 Oct Term 4 ​ School days Tue 4 Oct - Fri 9 Dec Holidays Sat 10 Dec - Sun 22 Jan Read next.... 2023 School Holidays & Public Holidays - Gold Coast

Here's a list of the 2023 Queensland term dates, school holidays and Gold Coast public holidays. As the term dates and school holidays differ from state to state it's a good idea to note these in your diary now. Link to >> 2024 Gold Coast School & Public Holidays Gold Coast Public Holidays 2023 New Year's Day ​Sun, 1 Jan & Mon, 2 Jan 2023 Australia Day Thu, 26 Jan 2023 Good Friday Fri, 7 Apr 2023 Easter Sunday Sun, 9 Apr 2023 Easter Monday Mon, 10 Apr 2023 Anzac Day Tue, 25 Apr 2023 Labour Day Mon, 1 May 2023 Gold Coast Show Day^ Fri, 1 Sep 2023 Queen's Birthday Mon, 2 Oct 2023 Christmas Eve Sun, 24 Dec 2023 Christmas Day & Boxing Day Mon, 25 Dec 2023 to Tue, 26 Dec 2023 ^The Gold Coast Show Day 2023 is a public holiday set for Friday 1 September 2023. Show Holidays are public holidays appointed in specific districts throughout Queensland and are in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows. Read next.... Gold Coast's 5 safest suburbs and the 5 suburbs to avoid Gold Coast School Holidays & Term Dates 2023 These term dates apply to all Queensland state schools . Most independent, private and catholic schools observe alternative dates, often you'll find they have an additional week off at the start of the state holiday week in term 2 and term 4. Term 1 ​ School term dates Mon 23 Jan - Fri 31 Mar School holidays (Easter) Sat 1 Apr - Sun 16 Apr Term 2 ​ School term dates Mon 17 Apr - Fri 23 Jun School holidays (Winter) Sat 24 Jun - Sun 9 Jul Term 3 ​ School term dates Mon 10 Jul - Fri 15 Sep Student/pupil free day Fri 1 Sep School holidays (Spring) Sat 16 Sep - Mon 2 Oct Term 4 ​ School term dates Tue 3 Oct - Fri 8 Dec School holidays (Summer) Sat 9 Dec - Sun 21 Jan Read next.... Top 5 most family friendly suburbs on the Gold Coast

A comprehensive list of the school term dates and school holidays for Queensland, as well as the Gold Coast public holidays. With variations across states, it's a clever idea to note these in your calendar now. Link to: 2023 Gold Coast School & Public Holidays Gold Coast & QLD Public Holidays 2024 New Year's Day Mon, 1 Jan 2024 Australia Day Fri, 26 Jan 2024 Good Friday Fri, 29 Mar 2024 Easter Sunday Sun, 31 Mar 2024 Easter Monday Mon, 1 Apr 2024 Anzac Day Thu, 25 Apr 2024 Labour Day Mon, 6 May 2024 Gold Coast Show Day^ TBC King's Birthday (formerly Queen's Birthday) Mon, 7 Oct 2024 Christmas Eve (6pm-midnight) Tue, 24 Dec 2024 Christmas Day & Boxing Day Wed, 25 Dec 2024 & Thu, 26 Dec 2024 ^The date for the Gold Coast Show Day 2024 will be announced early in the year. Show Holidays are public holidays appointed in specific districts throughout Queensland and are in relation to annual agricultural, horticultural or industrial shows. Read next.... Comprehensive List & Interactive Map of all Private Schools on the Gold Coast Gold Coast School Holidays & Term Dates 2024 These term dates apply to all Queensland state schools . Most independent, private and catholic schools observe alternative dates, often you'll find they have an additional week off at the start of the state holiday week in term 2 and term 4. Term 1 - 2024 ​ School term dates Mon 22 Jan - Thu 28 Mar School holidays (Easter) Fri 29 Mar - Sun 14 Apr Term 2 - 2024 ​ School term dates Mon 15 Apr - Fri 21 Jun School holidays (Winter) Sat 22 Jun - Sun 7 Jul Term 3 - 2024 ​ School term dates Mon 8 Jul - Fri 13 Sep Student/pupil free day Fri 30 Aug School holidays (Spring) Sat 14 Sep - Sun 29 Sep Term 4 - 2024 ​ School term dates Mon 30 Sep - Fri 13 Dec School holidays (Summer) Sat 14 Dec - Mon 27 Jan Read next.... Discover the Gold Coast's Ultimate Family-Friendly Suburbs

A laidback lifestyle, beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes and endless sunny days are just some of the reasons to make the Gold Coast your home. Here are five of our top reasons to make the move to the sunshine state. 1. Housing Affordability One of the key reasons for many to move to the Gold Coast is its affordability. While many are priced out of the market in metropolitan Sydney and Melbourne, they can still afford the Australian dream of owning a home, on the Gold Coast. The median house price for the Gold Coast, as at December 2022, is around $821,000 (which is a decline of -14% on the peak of $950,000 in May 2022). Compare that to greater Sydney’s median house price of $1,413,000 and it is no surprise so many are making the move. Units are also much more affordable and make a good investment, the medium price for an apartment is $620,000. The suburbs on the Gold Coast that showed the most growth, where the median price for a house soared by +45% over the past 12 months, were Guanaba, Worongary and Mermaid Beach. Read next.... What's happening with Real Estate Prices on the Gold Coast? 2. The Sunniest Place in Australia With an average of 300 days of sunshine the Gold Coast tops one of the sunniest places in Australia. It has a subtropical climate, with summer temperatures averaging 21-29°C, typically are the short and intense tropical storms that roll in in the late afternoon and early evening. Humidity in the summer months can be high, 60-75%, but the cool sea breezes offset this. Autumn and winter are what we live for, that’s when you reap the rewards of living on the Goldie. Beautiful clear, sunny and dry days and cooler nights. Temperatures range from 15° to 25°C during the day time. Spring is equally beautiful with sunny days and mild tropical evenings. The days can be a little windy though. 3. Best Beaches in the World When it comes to beaches, you’re spoilt for choice on the Gold Coast. There’s a total of 53km of golden sand and crystal clear water, from Rainbow Bay in the South to Stradbroke Island in the North. The surf is always epic somewhere along this continual stretch of 21 beautiful beaches. Whether you're looking to surf, swim or simply soak up the sun, there's a beach for you. Here’s a full list of the GC beaches listed from the Southern end to the North tip: 4. Year-round Active Outdoor Lifestyle With its excellent weather year-round and beautiful beaches, waterways, national parks, and green spaces, the Gold Coast is a great place to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as kayaking, boating, fishing, cycling, SUPing, surfing and swimming. The City of Gold Coast is determined to promote an active and healthy lifestyle for all its residents and offers a range of free/low-cost Active & Healthy Program activities for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. With plenty of parks, hiking trails, and water activities, you'll never be short on things to do. Plus, the city is home to many fantastic outdoor events and festivals. 5. Conveniently Central Located centrally on the Eastern Australian seaboard, the Gold Coast is developing into a hub for Australian and International visitors. There are over 380 flights each week and the airport welcomes more than 5.7million passengers each year. Domestically there are daily flights from Sydney (1h), Melbourne (2h 5m), Canberra (1h 35m), Cairns (2h 15m), Adelaide (2h 20m), Perth (4h 30m), Newcastle (1h 5m) and Rockhampton (1h 10m) with Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tigerair and Qantas. With the recent extension of the runway and the addition of a brand-new International Terminal the airport also started welcoming more international flights from Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Japan and New Zealand. Making it a springboard into Australia for international arrivals and a gateway to Europe, South/North America and Asia from Australia. International carriers include Air New Zealand, Air Asia, Scoot, Hong Kong Airlines, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tigerair and Qantas. With Brisbane Airport only approximately 1 hour drive away this opens up the rest of Australia and the world. From here a further 31 airlines fly to 50 domestic and 29 international destinations, totaling over 700 flights a week. Average Frequency of flights to the Gold Coast: Sydney: 25+ flights a day with Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tigerair and Qantas Melbourne (Tullamarine): 15+ flights a day with Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tigerair and Qantas Melbourne (Avalon): Daily flights with Jetstar Cairns: up to 2 flights per day with Jetstar Newcastle: 1 flight per day with Jetstar Adelaide: 2 flights per day with Jetstar and Virgin Australia Perth: 4 times per week with Jetstar Canberra: 6 times per week with Virgin Australia Tokyo: 6 times per week with Jetstar Hong Kong: 5 times per week with Hong Kong Airlines Auckland: up to 4 flights a day with Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air Asia X Christchurch: 5 flights per week with Jetstar and Air New Zealand Queenstown: 3 flights a week with Jetstar Wellington: 3 flights a week with Jetstar Singapore: 4 flights a week with Scoot Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 11 flights per week with Air Asia.

On the Gold Coast, families have access to a range of special assistance schools and alternative education providers that cater to children and teens with disabilities, health-related conditions, learning difficulties, or those who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. These government and independent private schools offer tailored education programs that go beyond the standard Australian school curriculum, providing specialized learning environments designed to empower and support students with diverse needs. We've put together a list and interactive map of all special assistance schools across the Gold Coast Gold Coast Private Special Assistance Schools These independent private schools offer unique educational programs and support to cater to the diverse needs and circumstances of students in primary, middle and senior school. Arcadia College, Robina Arcadia College is a co-educational secondary school located in Robina, catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling, offering an alternative approach to education. As a Special Assistance School, they cater for a diverse range of students’ learning, emotional, psychological and physical needs. Fees/levies: approx. $1,000 per year BUSY Schools, Coolangatta BUSY Schools offers an alternative schooling approach for disengaged students in Year 11 and Year 12 to re-engage with education and complete school and continue into a career path or further education. Fees/levies: none BUSY Schools Southport Girls+, Southport (Girls only, including those who identify as female) The BUSY Schools in Southport is for girls, and those who identify as female, and provides them with a chance to re-engage with their education. They offer an inclusive and supportive educational environment for Year 11 & 12 high school students. Fees/levies: none Josiah College, Carrara Josiah College is a small multi-denominational Christian school that provides specialist educational programs for Junior and Senior school-aged students (Year 2 - Year 10) with autism spectrum disorder. Fees/levies: approx. $9,200 – $10,500 per year Mastery Schools Australia, Coolangatta, Varsity Lakes & Southport Mastery Schools Australia is a new concept Middle School that focusses exclusively on the needs of students Year 4-10 who have fallen behind or are experiencing learning difficulties, with a particular focus on supporting students with dyslexia. They aim to develop the academic foundations and resilience that will allow students to re-enter mainstream education. There are three campuses on the Gold Coast, located in Coolangatta, Varsity Lakes and in Southport. Fees/levies: approx. $1,000 per year MOB Academy, Southport (Boys only) Men of Business Academy is a Senior Secondary School for students in Year 11 & 12 who are looking for alternative learning to mainstream schooling. The MOB Academy promotes workforce and career focused education in addition to a formalised health and well-being program. Fees/levies: $600 per year Southport Flexible Learning Centre, Southport The Southport Flexible Learning Centre falls under the banner of Edmund Rice Education Australia. The school is committed to working with young people who wish to re-engage with education, and who have found challenges at mainstream school. It is a catholic, co-educational school for Y7 - Y12. Fees/levies: none Pacific Hope School, Tweed Heads NSW Pacific Hope School located inside Pacific Coast Christian School, just across the border in Tweed Heads, is a caring Christian school community that caters for students with a moderate level of Intellectual delay, from Year 3 to Year 12. Fees/levies: approx. $2500 per year Toogoolawa School, Ormeau (Boys only) Toogoolawa School is an alternative provider of education for boys aged 9-15 years who no longer attend or are no longer welcome in mainstream schooling. Fees/levies: $45 per week Read next.... Alternative schools including Steiner and Montessori education on the Gold Coast Gold Coast State Schools In Queensland all children can enroll at their local state school, and students with a disability can expect reasonable adjustments to be made to enable them to learn alongside their peers. Additionally, many of the state primary and high schools offer a Special Education Program to more specifically target and support students with a disability or those who struggle in the mainstream classroom. More information on how students with disability are supported in QLD schools Gold Coast Special Schools If your child has an intellectual disability that, either alone or in combination with other disabilities, severely impacts their ability to learn, you may choose to enroll at one of the state special schools: Coomera State Special School, Prep to year 12 Coomera State Special School opened in February 2022 for students from Prep to Year 12 with an intellectual disability. Students may have additional disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, physical impairment, hearing or vision impairment. The school has approx.200 students. Fees/levies: none Currumbin Community Special School, Prep to year 12 The small community school located in Currumbin Water provides education from Prep to Year 12 for approx. 100 students with a verified intellectual disability and possible secondary impairments including hearing, vision, physical and autism spectrum disorders. Fees/levies: none Mudgeeraba Special School, Prep to year 12 Mudgeeraba Special School is an independent state public school for special students with a diagnosed intellectual disability. The school caters to students from Prep to Year 12 and has approx 150 enrolments. Fees/levies: none Southport Special School, Prep to year 12 The Southport Special School is an independent public school catering for students from Prep to Year 12 with severe intellectual disability, and possible additional disabilities, including autism, hearing, vision or physical impairments. The school caters to approx 300 students. Fees/levies: none Read next.... List & Interactive Map of all Private Schools on the Gold Coast Map Special Assistance Schools Gold Coast Click on the expand symbol [ ] in the top right corner to enlarge the map or click on the open menu symbol in the top left corner (next to the title) to open the menu & filter schools or click on the school symbols on the map for more information. Disclaimer: We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur

On the Gold Coast there are two types of schools: State and Private Schools. A State School is a Queensland government funded school that follows the state curriculum while Private Schools are made up of a diverse range of school cultures and teachings where the curriculum is set entirely by the individual's school charter. (read: State vs Private - How to choose the right school for you? for more on this topic) While most private schools on the Gold Coast have a religious affiliation there are a few that are independent and even fewer that offer alternative teaching philosophies like Steiner or Montessori education. Here's an overview of the schools on the Gold Coast offering alternative education programs. Steiner School on the Gold Coast The nearest Steiner Schools for Gold Coast students are located across the border in Northern NSW including Aetaomah School in Terragon , Shearwater Steiner School in Mullumbimby and Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School in Byron Bay . While the closest Steiner school located in Queensland is the Samford Valley Steiner School 30km Northwest of Brisbane. Benowa State High School offers a Waldorf Steiner Excellence Program for students of Year 7 to Year 12. The program provides a creative and academic way of learning to extend students in all subject areas. Students accepted into the program undertake, Extension English, Mathematics, History, Geography, and the Sciences. In addition, a creative program including Visual Art, Music, Dance and Drama are interwoven throughout units of study and across the course. Read next.... A comprehensive guide to special assistance schools on the Gold Coast Montessori School on the Gold Coast When it comes to Montessori education, there are a number of Early Learning Centres that offer the Montessori educational program, but the nearest Montessori primary or high school to the Gold Coast is the Brisbane Montessori School located just outside of Brisbane. Other Alternative Schools on the Gold Coast The Village School Gold Coast located in Coolangatta opened its doors in 2021 for primary school students from Prep to Year 6 across two mixed-age classes. They follow a mix of teaching philosophies that are child-focused and play- and skills-based and provide curiosity-led and place-based learning experiences with consistent low student to teacher ratios. Silkwood School is set in a beautiful location in the Gold Coast Hinterland. They offer an alternative and progressive approach to education modelled on the Steiner School philosophy, catering to students from Prep to Year 12. A new senior school campus, for student year 10 to year 12, opened in Robina in 2022. Toogoolawa School in Ormeau is a small school for boys from grades 3-10 who find it difficult to function in mainstream schools, particularly those boys who feel overwhelmed by large numbers of students and who respond better to small groups. Their teachings are designed around the five values of Truth, Love, Peace, Right Conduct and Non-violence. Mindfulness Meditation is central in its practices.

Amanda was craving space, and the Bondi traffic was driving her mad, so she packed up her family and moved from busy Bondi in Sydney to the Gold Coast in 2017. Here's her story. Why did you decide to move to the Gold Coast? We were living in an apartment in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, and I was craving space for my boys (and me). And was fed up doing 5 laps around the block just to pick up a takeaway coffee! We considered a move to Sydney's Northern Beaches, but that would have meant a lot more commuting for my husband, he would have spent another couple hours a day in traffic, what’s the point right? We also briefly contemplated the South Coast of NSW, but I was eager to be closer to my family (who are in Brisbane), the beach and the glorious Queensland weather. That's why we ultimately settled on the Gold Coast. Where on the Gold Coast did you settle? On a weekend away, my husband had fallen in love with the Tallebudgera Valley. And I really liked the Tallebudgera State School so we needed a home within the catchment area for the school. We rented a house in Currumbin Valley for 12 months at first, just to make sure we were happy about such a big move. After that we bought our current home in Currumbin Waters. We love the rural rainforest and bush feel with close proximity to the beach, and the cruisiness of the south end of the coast. What schools do your kids attend? Both boys went to Tallebudgera State School . We chose this school because of the space, so much beautiful green space, backing onto horse paddocks and a nature reserve. There are koalas in the trees!! It’s a beautiful country school vibe but with exceptional teachers and program. My oldest son now goes to St Andrew’s Lutheran College . It's a really kind, caring and nurturing school. Was it hard to find work? My husband moved up with a job as a BDM for an experience design and digital consultancy. I took some time to reconfigure my extensive experience as a professional makeup artist and have built a new business positioned as an over 40’s makeup expert. I've created an online makeup masterclass series The Shine Sessions and opened an online shop catering to this group of women. What was the hardest about the transition to the GC? Leaving our friends behind. How's life on the Gold Coast? I love that it's a great mix of super chilled beachside and rural lifestyle with lots of entrepreneurial people doing really cool and interesting projects. What I miss is having a “central” place to hang... everything on the GC is super spread out, there’s no real hub. This is changing though as Burleigh Heads becomes more of a meeting place. I just wish Surfers Paradise could get a makeover, and be a bit of a Surry Hills of Sydney or Melbourne CBD type location with good bars, cafes and restaurants... I would love it to move away from the cheap fast food outlet and naff tourist shops. It’s just so soulless there... and I feel like there is a huge opportunity to transform it into a place GC locals want to hang out. Any advise for anyone considering moving to the Gold Coast? Do it!

Here are the top 10 high schools on the Gold Coast from south to north, including best performing schools across private and state schools. Schools are displayed by Gold Coast region based on the top 10 performing schools across the Gold Coast in the 2021 year 7 & 9 NAPLAN results, out of 43 schools that participated. >> JUST RELEASED: BEST HIGH SCHOOLS FOR 2023 Topping the chart for best high school on the Gold Coast with the highest combined score for Y7 & Y9, is Somerset College located in Mudgeeraba. The best high schools in the Southern Gold Coast (from Coolangatta to Palm Beach / Tallebudgera) 1. St Andrews Lutheran College, Tallebudgera (8/10) St Andrews is a private co-educational Lutheran school and offers an Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten & Pre-Prep) and Prep through to Year 12. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $6,700 - $9,500 per year >> JUST RELEASED: BEST HIGH SCHOOLS FOR 2023 The best high schools in Central Gold Coast (from Burleigh to Southport) 1. Somerset College, Mudgeeraba (1/10) Somerset College is an independent, non-denominational Christian day school. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Somerset College is one of Australia's leading independent Primary and Secondary education providers and caters for approximately 1500 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12.
Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $15,000 - $19,000 per year 2. All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac (2/10) All Saints Anglican School is a prestigious Christian school on the Gold Coast and welcomes all students irrespective of ethnic or religious origins. All Saints offers a Junior School, Middle School and Senior School from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,000 - $10,000 per year 3. Emmanuel College, Carrara (4/10) Emmanuel College is an independent, co-educational, multi-denominational Christian school. The College caters to students from Prep through to Year 12 and there is also an affiliated on-campus Early Leaning Centre. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,000 - $10,000 per year 4. St Hilda’s School, Southport (5/10) St Hilda's School is an all-girls independent Anglican day and boarding school for students Pre-Prep to Y12. Private school / Girls only / Tuition fees: approx. $13,000 - $22,000 per year 5. King’s Christian College, Reedy Creek (7/10) King's Christian College is a co-educational Christian college. The Reedy Creek campus offers an Early Learning Centre and Prep through to Year 12 as well as a Trade Training Centre (Years 10-12). Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $6,000 - $9,000 per year 6. Silkwood School, Mt. Nathan (9/10) Silkwood are known for offering an alternative and progressive approach to education modelled on the Steiner School philosophy, catering to students from Prep to Year 12.. They also have an Early Learning Centre. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $6,800 per year 7. Benowa State High School, Benowa (10/10) Benowa State High School is a leading coeducational high school located on an 18 hectare campus in the heart of the Gold Coast, three kilometres west of the centre of Surfers Paradise. It services Y7 to Y12 students in the catchment area including Benowa, Bundall and parts of southern Ashmore. Government school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: n/a >> JUST RELEASED: BEST HIGH SCHOOLS FOR 2023 The best high schools in the Northern Gold Coast (north of Southport) 1. AB Paterson College, Arundel (3/10) A.B. Paterson College is a leading co-educational, non-denominational private school. They offer Pre-Prep, Primary and Secondary education.
Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $11,000 - $13,500 per year 2. Coomera Anglican College, Upper Coomera (6/10) Coomera Anglican College is co-educational Private Christian School offering early learning, primary and secondary education to approx. 1,400 students per annum. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $11,000 per year Read next.... Best Primary Schools on the Gold Coast 2022 Source: Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority 2021 NAPLAN results N.B. School tuition fees are offered as a guide only, and are based on 2021 published fees, based on one child and in some cases may exclude special levies.

Topping the chart for the best high school on the Gold Coast, with the highest combined score for Y7 & Y9 in the 2022 NAPLAN assessment, is Somerset College, located in Mudgeeraba. We've listed the top 10 best high schools on the Gold Coast including best performing private and state schools. The top 10 best high schools for the Gold Coast, listed by region, based on the 2022 year 7 & 9 NAPLAN results, out of 45 schools that participated. OUT NOW - 2024 >> Best High Schools on the Gold Coast: Top 10 Rankings The best high schools on the Gold Coast 1. Somerset College, Mudgeeraba - Central GC Somerset College is an independent, non-denominational Christian day school. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Somerset College is one of Australia's leading independent Primary and Secondary education providers and caters for approximately 1500 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12.
Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $15,000 - $19,000 per year 2. AB Paterson College, Arundel - Northern GC A.B. Paterson College is a leading co-educational, non-denominational private school. They offer Pre-Prep, Primary and Secondary education.
Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $11,000 - $13,500 per year 3. All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac - Central GC All Saints Anglican School is a prestigious Christian school on the Gold Coast and welcomes all students irrespective of ethnic or religious origins. All Saints offers a Junior School, Middle School and Senior School from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,000 - $10,000 per year 4. Emmanuel College, Carrara - Central GC Emmanuel College is an independent, co-educational, multi-denominational Christian school. The College caters to students from Prep through to Year 12 and there is also an affiliated on-campus Early Leaning Centre. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,000 - $10,000 per year 5. St Hilda’s School, Southport - Central GC St Hilda's School is an all-girls independent Anglican day and boarding school for students Pre-Prep to Y12. Private school / Girls only / Tuition fees: approx. $13,000 - $22,000 per year Read next.... List & Map of All Private Schools on the Gold Coast 6. Saint Stephen’s College, Upper Coomera - Northern GC Saint Stephen's College is a co-educational, Preparatory to Year 12 independent school. They also offer Early learning for children aged 2 to 5. Private school / Girls only / Tuition fees: approx. $8,300 - $11,000 per year 7. Benowa State High School, Benowa - Central GC Benowa State High School is a leading coeducational high school located on an 18-hectare campus in the heart of the Gold Coast, three kilometers west of the centre of Surfers Paradise. It services Y7 to Y12 students in the catchment area including Benowa, Bundall and parts of southern Ashmore. Government school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: n/a 8. King’s Christian College, Reedy Creek - Central GC King's Christian College is a co-educational Christian college. The Reedy Creek campus offers an Early Learning Centre and Prep through to Year 12 as well as a Trade Training Centre (Years 10-12). Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $6,000 - $9,000 per year 9. Coomera Anglican College, Upper Coomera - Northern GC Coomera Anglican College is co-educational Private Christian School offering early learning, primary and secondary education to approx. 1,400 students per annum. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $11,000 per year 10. Varsity College, Varsity Lakes - Central GC Varsity College is a QLD Government primary & high school, one of the few state schools that are combined, serving children from Prep to Year 12. The school has approx. 3,370 students across the primary and high school years. Government school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: n/a Read next.... Best Primary Schools on the Gold Coast 2023 Source & disclaimer: Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority 2022 NAPLAN results, ranked by combining the score for Y7 & Y9. We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur N.B. School tuition fees are offered as a guide only, and are based on 2021 published fees, based on one child and in some cases may exclude special levies.

We've listed the top Gold Coast primary schools on the southern Gold Coast, central Gold Coast and northern Gold Coast including state/public and private schools. >> JUST RELEASED: BEST PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR 2023 Schools are listed by Gold Coast region from South to North and results are based on the 2021 published NAPLAN results. We've included the rankings for the top 15 best primary schools overall, out of a total of 83 schools that participated in NAPLAN. Topping the chart overall, for best primary school on the Gold Coast with the highest combined score for Y3 & Y5, is The Southport School (TSS), an all-boys private school in Southport. The best primary schools Southern Gold Coast (from Coolangatta to Palm Beach / Tallebudgera) 1. St Andrews Lutheran College, Tallebudgera (10/15) St Andrews is a private co-educational Lutheran school and offers an Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten & Pre-Prep) and Prep through to Year 12. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $6,700 per year 2. St Augustine’s Parish Primary School, Currumbin (14/15) St Augustine's Parish Primary School is a co-educational Catholic primary school, Prep to Year 6. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $3,000 per year 3. Elanora State School, Elanora (15/15) Elanora State School is a Prep to Year 6 co-educational QLD Government primary school serving families living in the Elanora catchment area . The school currently has 1,019 students enrolled. Government school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: n/a >> JUST RELEASED: BEST PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR 2023 Best primary schools Central Gold Coast (from Burleigh to Southport)
1. The Southport School (TSS), Southport (1/15) The Southport School, also referred to as TSS, is an Independent Anglican school for boys from Kindergarten (Early Learning) to Year 12. Boarding is also available from Year 7. Private school / Boys only / Tuition fees: approx. $14,000 per year 2. Somerset College, Mudgeeraba (2/15) Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Somerset College is one of Australia's leading independent Primary and Secondary schools and caters for approximately 1500 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $15,000 per year 3. St Hilda’s School, Southport (4/15) St Hilda's School is an all-girls independent Anglican day and boarding school for students Pre-Prep to Year 12. Private school / Girls only / Tuition fees: approx. $13,000 per year 4. Broadbeach State School, Broadbeach (5/15) The Broadbeach State school serves families in the Broadbeach and Clear Island Waters catchment area . It is a co-educational, QLD government school, with a maximum of 992 students. Government school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: n/a 5. All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac (6/10) All Saints Anglican School is a prestigious Christian school on the Gold Coast and welcomes all students irrespective of ethnic or religious origins. All Saints offers a Junior School, Middle School and Senior School from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,000 per year
6. Emmanuel College, Carrara (7/15) Emmanuel College is an independent, co-educational, multi-denominational Christian school. The College caters to students from Prep through to Year 12 and there is also an affiliated on-campus Early Leaning Centre. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,000 - $10,000 per year 7. Bellevue Park State School, Ashmore (8/15) Bellevue Park is a Queensland government co-educational state school serving children from the Ashmore / Southport area from Prep to Year 6. Bellevue Park State School only takes students living within the catchment area and has a maximum enrolment capacity of 688 students. Government school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: n/a 8. Hillcrest Christian College, Reedy Creek (9/15) Hillcrest Christian College is an independent Christian school located in Reedy Creek. The medium-size (approx. 1500 students) co-educational Christian school caters to kids from Pre-Prep (Early Learning) to Year 12. Fees: approx. $7,500 per year 9. Gold Coast Christian College, Reedy Creek (11/15) Gold Coast Christian College is a Christian school from Kindergarten (Early Learning) to Year 12. The College offers small class sizes to maximise learning outcomes and is Christ-centred with daily class worships, weekly chapel programs and additional special event Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $6,000 per year
10. St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School, Benowa (13/15) St Kevin's School is a coeducational Catholic primary school, serving Prep to Year 6, they also have an Early Leaning Centre. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $3,700 Best primary schools Northern Gold Coast (north of Southport) 1. AB Paterson College, Arundel (3/15) A.B. Paterson College is a leading co-educational, non-denominational private school. They offer Pre-Prep, Primary and Secondary education. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $11,000 per year 2. Saint Stephen’s College, Coomera (12/15) Saint Stephen's College is a co-educational, Preparatory to Year 12 independent school. Private school / Co-ed / Tuition fees: approx. $8,300 - $11,000 per year Read next.... Best High Schools on the Gold Coast 2022 Source: Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority 2021 NAPLAN results N.B. School tuition fees are offered as a guide only, and are based on 2021 published fees, based on a minimum per child and in some cases may exclude special levies.