Where to find land on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast offers a myriad of options for new land buyers. From large acreage blocks in the hinterland, to house and land packages perfect for first-home buyers, and prestige waterfront lots with pontoons. If you are looking for new land for sale at a reasonable price close to the city and the ocean — you will find what you’re looking for on the Gold Coast.

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Where to find land on the Gold Coast
Where to find land on the Gold Coast

KINGSHOLME & ORMEAU

Quite a lot of commuters are choosing to buy land in this area due to its central location between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Acreage and smaller lots available.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 39 minutes
Average land price: $430,000

PIMPAMA

Pimpama is considered to be one of the best places to raise a family on the Gold Coast, due to the quality of schools in the area. With the suburb adjacent to the highway, means travelling up and down the coast is easy. Several estates are currently under construction, with more planned over the coming years.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 33 minutes
Average land price: $450,000

SOUTH STRADBROKE

Despite most people thinking of North Stradbroke Island as the ideal place to live, South Stradbroke is coming into its own. Significantly less expensive than its northern neighbour, lots are also slightly larger.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 1 hour & 25 minutes including ferry
Average land price: $460,000

COOMERA

Known locally as the ‘Home of Fun’ due to the numerous theme parks, Coomera also has several new house and land estates. The new Coomera Town Centre will bring a new level of amenity to both Coomera and nearby suburbs. Check out our Suburb Profile on Coomera to find out more about the region.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 33 minutes
Average land price: $560,000

HOPE ISLAND & SANCTUARY COVE

Hope Island is an upmarket suburb on the Gold Coast, popular for its boutique cafes and shops, and the marinas that it is based around. Sanctuary Cove, which is a large, well-known gated community — practically considered its own suburb due to its size
— also has new land for sale.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 32 minutes
Average land price: $650,000

HELENSVALE

The transport connections around Helensvale have made the riverfront land and new land estates popular with commuters and downsizers. The suburb also boasts a large Westfield shopping centre.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 26 minutes
Average land price: $750,000

PARADISE POINT & SOVEREIGN ISLAND

One of the most northern points along the Gold Coast waterways, Paradise Point is a prestige location and is becoming increasingly popular. Waterfront lots are significantly more expensive than inland lots, but that’s to be expected.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 31 minutes
Average land price: $980,000

MAUDSLAND

Characterised by acreage developments, there have been a number of new estates launched over the recent years in Maudsland. North-west of the Gold Coast CBD, Maudsland has a relaxed, family-centric atmosphere.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 28 minutes
Average land price: $615,000

ARUNDEL

A more established suburb, Arundel is known to be quiet and safe, with a strong community spirit. The abundance of public transport is a resident favourite feature of the suburb, along with its proximity to the shopping hub, Harbourtown.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 24 minutes
Average land price: $630,000

BENOWA

Sitting just three kilometres from Surfers Paradise, Benowa is an inner-city suburb on the Gold Coast that is popular with families. Benowa is close to shops, dining options and activities yet is still a relatively quiet area.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 8 minutes
Average land price: $750,000

MOUNT NATHAN

Situated in the scenic Gold Coast Hinterland, the land available in Mount Nathan is sprawling, and only twenty minute’s drive from Surfers Paradise. This makes Mount Nathan perfect for those who like their space but will want to be able to head into the hustle-and-bustle Surfers whenever they want.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 20 minutes
Average land price: $405,000

CANUNGRA

Located close to Lamington National Park, Canungra offers a small number of options. What it loses in numbers, it makes up for in the size of the available lots: most are over 1,000 square metres.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 35 minutes
Average land price: $260,000

TALLEBUDGERA

With most properties coming in at over an acre in size, Tallebudgera is popular with families. Land estates are common but are popping up more slowly over the past few years, so now’s the time to make the move.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 30 minutes
Average land price: $495,000

TWEED HEADS

Tweed Heads is known for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and beaches. A sought-after location by downsizers, located on the border of Queensland and New South Wales, Tweed Heads has a great cafe scene and a small shopping centre.
Distance from Surfers Paradise: 35 minutes
Average land price: $299,000

Looking in Brisbane too? Check out our guide to finding land in Brisbane here.

Written: 28 February 2019

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