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Gold Coast

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Extreme demand and a booming short-term rental market have created a structural housing shortage across the region.

Updated 27 Sept 2026

#politics

Balancing municipal service costs against inflation pressures Read more ›Large-scale council operations face fiscal pressures and state-local funding friction Read more ›

#economy

Inflation and living costs strain households and social services Read more ›Inflation and living costs strain community safety nets Read more ›Efforts accelerate to broaden economy beyond tourism and property Read more ›Council balances infrastructure maintenance against ratepayer strain Read more ›

#housing

Housing strain deepens as rental vacancy rates remain historically low Read more ›

#gettingaround

Light rail expansion advances along southern coastal corridors Read more ›

#healthandsafety

Surging population puts pressure on the local hospital network Read more ›Community safety and youth justice strategies under ongoing focus Read more ›

#environment

Urban density and neighborhood character clash along the coast Read more ›Canal network maintenance and Broadwater health present ongoing challenge Read more ›Efforts to connect missing Oceanway links highlight coastal access debate Read more ›

#sport

Seeking a sustainable footprint for major sporting franchises Read more ›Leveraging sports infrastructure legacy for Brisbane 2032 Read more ›

#culture

Southport activation efforts pivot from commercial real estate to grassroots culture Read more ›Street-level events aim to diversify the city's cultural footprint Read more ›Cultural sector growth seeks to redefine the city's creative profile Read more ›Hinterland eco-tourism emerges as a counterweight to the beach Read more ›

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