Environment facts and figures

The Gold Coast is defined by spectacular beaches, hinterland ranges, forests and waterways. Our city is a celebration of nature.

Following is a snapshot of our unique natural assets and values:

The Gold Coast is home to 1737 recorded species of native plants and almost 600 recorded species of native animals.
Sixty-five (65) native vegetation types and 56 regional ecosystem types have been mapped and described for the City.
50.39 per cent (50.39%) of the city's land area (65,175 hectares) is covered in native vegetation.
Our Voluntary Conservation Agreement and Land for Wildlife schemes cover 3.9 per cent of the city's land area (5097 hectares).
Over 12,600 hectares of the Gold Coast's coastal wetlands and islands are Ramsar-listed which are wetlands of international significance.
The Springbrook and Lamington plateaus form part of the Border Ranges group with 4524.8 hectares of World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests in the City, protecting areas of extremely high species diversity.
Moreton Bay provides international habitats for more than 30 migratory species listed under JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA.

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