Southport

Southport is the central business district of Gold Coast City and features office towers, shopping centers, and residential developments along the waterfront. The area functions as the main hub for administration, commerce, and financial services with a dense urban infrastructure.

The settlement was originally called Nerang Creek Heads and received its current name in 1875 because it represented the southernmost port in Queensland colony. This naming marked its importance as a trading point for the region.

The area maintains multiple educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, contributing to the intellectual development of the local population.

The Gold Coast light rail system connects this area to neighboring suburbs and makes it easy to move around the city. The Smith Street Motorway provides direct access to major highways for travelers coming from outside the region.

The area evolved from a timber shipping port in the 1800s into a modern hub with the highest concentration of office space on the Gold Coast. This transformation shows how a simple trading post became a major business center.

Location: City of Gold Coast

Location: Queensland

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Molendinar, Parkwood, Ashmore, Bundall, Labrador, Arundel

GPS coordinates: -27.96667,153.40000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:54