Gold Coast apartment market flourishes – John McGrath

The prospect of living on the Gold Coast usually brings to mind the possibility of enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, close to the beach.

But the Gold Coast also presents an extraordinary opportunity for property growth, especially when it comes to the apartment market.

Driving this area’s popularity even higher is the Brisbane-hosted 2032 Olympic Games, and its $7.1 billion of new infrastructure and updated projects. Some of these projects have already begun, with the new $3.8 billion Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre breaking ground in October 2025.

Little wonder that Brisbane dwellings now have a median value of just over $1.126 million, after an annual upward tick of 19.1%, according to Cotality’s Home Value Index this month.

It’s also little wonder that the Gold Coast’s apartment market in particular is growing so swiftly.

In fact, the Property Council of Australia’s latest Gold Coast Apartment Pipeline Report found the apartment projects launched last year, were an increase on 2024. Plus, the completion figures for this year, as well as those expected in 2027, are also strong, while the Gold Coast’s population growth remains solid.