What’s On
The Gold Coast CBD, adjoining Broadwater Parklands, Southport Library, Southport Community Centre, and Aquatic Centre have diverse calendars of events.
Chinatown
Gold Coast Chinatown is an integral part of the revitalisation of Southport as an international CBD. It is the place on the Gold Coast to celebrate diversity through culture, design, people and food.
Business and investment
Gold Coast CBD is undergoing a transformation. More than $5 billion worth of investment in major projects alongside the declaration of Southport as a Priority Development Area (PDA) is revitalising the CBD and giving rise to new commercial opportunities.
CBD Projects
The Gold Coast CBD is undergoing an exciting period of transformation with numerous projects underway which provide the foundation for future population growth, commercial and residential development, high-tech knowledge hubs, world-class sporting infrastructure, lively multi-cultural precincts and refined transportation links.
There is more than $5 billion worth of ongoing public or private investment planned, underway or recently completed within the CBD.
CBD Program 2025
We are redefining our CBD not only as a place to do business but as a dynamic urban centre which is uniquely Gold Coast celebrating our lifestyle...
CBD Facade Improvement Program
Building facades play an important role in the way people perceive and interact with a place...
Southport PDA Baseline Report
To track the progress of the transformation of the CBD the Southport PDA 2017 Status Report has been established. The aim of this report is to measure and map economic, urban planning...
YOUtilised Laneways Program
The CBD has many exciting and underutilised public and private laneways that could be interesting environments for events...
Visit the CBD
Southport is rich in history as it is one of the Gold Coast’s oldest suburbs, later becoming the administrative and commercial centre of the Gold Coast. Now the bustling CBD for the Gold Coast, Southport’s captivating appeal still remains.
Southport is now a shopping, dining, business and residential hub that has numerous unique features as it overlooks the alluring Broadwater and has countless attractions – something for everyone.
Attractions and things to do
There are so many different attractions to explore and things to do in Southport. Southport is a hub of activity, has an incredible lifestyle component on offer and really encapsulates everything that the Gold Coast stands for.
Art and culture
The Gold Coast’s CBD is being re-imagined – our culture is energetic, vibrant and distinctly Gold Coast.
Arts and cultural development in the CBD will ensure it comes alive with cultural offerings and be a place where all generations are keen to work...
Getting here
Getting to the CBD is easy as there are plenty of transport options to choose from.
Whether you prefer to drive, cycle, ride the G: or catch another form of public transport this page provides you information on how to get to the CBD.
History
For many years Southport encompassed both sides of the mouth of the Nerang River with the main surfing beach being on the southern side of the river.
The location of the Southport Yacht Club and Southport Surf Life Saving Club in the suburb of Main Beach is a legacy of these earlier times.
Local Organisations
There are numerous organisations in and around Southport that are readily available to you.
Please click on the below organisations if you wish to be redirected to one of these organisations webpages.
News Stand
Community and Business Noticeboard
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Investment into the CBD
The Gold Coast is working to revitalise the CBD as a dynamic and vibrant urban centre with more than $5 billion worth of public or private investment underway or recently completed. This investment is positioning the Gold Coast as a globally competitive business...
CBD Office
The Gold Coast CBD Office is located in the historical Southport Chambers, where a team of experts are dedicated to helping you take advantage of new opportunities in the CBD.