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Coolangatta

The southern Gold Coast’s easy-going beach town. Where the coastline slows down and the surf stays serious.

$1.7M
Avg. Dwelling House
$1.3M
Avg. Apartment
$1,300
Avg. House Weekly Rental
$805
Avg. Apartment Weekly Rental
$1,635
Median Weekly Household Income
$2,000
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Coolangatta (or “Cooly” to locals) has a rhythm that’s hard to beat: sunrise swims, a beach walk, then breakfast with the ocean in view. With iconic stretches of sand nearby and a strong surf identity, it’s a suburb built around the water—simple, open, and outdoors-first.

 

What makes it different is the blend of holiday atmosphere and real daily convenience. It’s close to everything you need, but it doesn’t feel hectic. There’s a genuine local community beneath the visitor buzz, and that balance is exactly why buyers keep returning, whether they’re chasing a lock-and-leave coastal base, a downsizer lifestyle, or a long-term hold in one of the most tightly-loved corners of the Gold Coast.

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