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Our city is proudly culturally diverse with residents from all over the world.
Almost 1 out of every 3 Gold Coast residents was born overseas. Nearly half of our population has at least one parent born overseas. We also have a high number of international visitors and students each year adding to our diversity.
Learn more about our city's cultural diversity below.
Many events and activities are held across the Gold Coast to celebrate our cultural diversity and to support our multicultural residents.
Help for residents who feel they are being treated unfairly because of their cultural background, skin colour, religious belief or country of origin.
City of Gold Coast is proudly culturally diverse with residents from all over the world. View key statistics that illustrate the cultural diversity of our city.
With almost one in three people living on the Gold Coast born overseas, the city reflects a wide range of cultures, languages and religions.
Council facilitates citizenship ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.
City Libraries host weekly English Conversation Circles where you can practice and improve your conversational English in a safe, welcoming and relaxed environment.
Meet some of our residents:
Our culturally diverse community makes a valued social and economic contribution by:
We work in partnership with multicultural services, local community groups and government agencies. To find out more about cultural diversity in our city: