According to Australian Bureau of Statistics from 2006 to 2011, Gold Coast City's population increased by 60,618 people (14.0%). This represents an average annual population change of 2.65% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups: • Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) (+12,306 people) • Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) (+10,741 people) • Young workforce (25 to 34) (+8,637 people) • Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) (+5,753 people)
In Gold Coast City, 58% of households were purchasing or fully owned their home, 31.1% were renting privately, and 2.3% were in social housing