Gold Coast population to reach 1 million by 2040
The Gold Coast has long been a popular destination for tourists, but it's now also where Australians want to live.
A fresh report has revealed the city is booming, and its population is growing, breaking a national record.
According to the Deloitte report, the city is projected to have a population of 1 million people by 2040.
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