Queensland, especially the Gold Coast, really values immigrants. The area’s many natural attractions have kept immigration levels up with the highest in Australia, even in tough times. If you migrate to Queensland’s Gold Coast- expect warm weather as well as a warm welcome. The sub-tropical climate can be humid but coastal breezes help maintain the comfort levels. Average summer temperatures usually sit between 19- 29° Celsius; winter temperatures between 9- 21°.
The Gold Coast stretches from the New South Wales border near the world famous Coolangatta surf breaks, and up the coast to Southport, home of fun family attraction Seaworld. Inland is the ‘Gold Coast Hinterland’. A lot of this land is national park, some with World heritage status. Famous for biological diversity; the Hinterland is a hikers and day-trippers paradise.
Gold Coast City is the sixth most highly populated urban area in Australia, with just under 403,000 residents. It boasts very busy retail and nightlife scenes, great resorts and surfing beaches. Here you will find opportunities in all the big city professions. But tourism is the real economic driver; the Gold Coast is the most popular holiday destination in Queensland. With 10 million visitors each year, tourism provides approximately a quarter of all jobs in the Gold Coast.
Migrants to the Gold Coast have access to excellent services and educational institutions. There is a major public teaching hospital, at Southport and a new University Hospital under development. There are 3 university campuses and 4 TAFEs, (technical and further education). Families moving to the Gold Coast can choose from more than 100 primary and secondary schools: a mix of zoned and selective state schools and private schools of various religious denominations. Other opportunities include the youth orchestra, surf-lifesaving, and sporting activities at all levels.
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