# Gold Coast vs Scenic Rim — 2021 Census comparison

Council (LGA) comparison · about 54 km apart

Gold Coast and Scenic Rim offer very different lifestyles despite being only 54 km apart. Gold Coast is a densely populated hub where 29.1% of people were born overseas and 13.7% use another language at home. It has a more mobile population, with 49.1% of residents having moved there in the last five years, and a higher share of renters at 33.8%. In contrast, Scenic Rim is more rural, with 92.1% of homes being separate houses and a higher rate of outright home ownership at 38.3%.

Both areas are remarkably similar in the age of their children, with 17.6% of the population under 15 in each. This shared family profile exists alongside growing differences in other areas; the gap in overseas births and the number of people who have completed Year 12 have both widened since 2011. While Gold Coast has far more public transport and walkable amenities, Scenic Rim is much more car-dependent and has a far longer typical drive time to the city.

## Where they differ most

- Separate houses: 35.3 pts higher in Scenic Rim
- Population: 582,103 larger in Gold Coast
- Housework 15h+: 7.0 pts higher in Scenic Rim
- Born overseas: 14.1 pts higher in Gold Coast
- Renting: 12.7 pts higher in Gold Coast

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 625,087 | 42,984 | 582,103 larger in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Median age | 39 yrs | 46 yrs | 7 yrs older in Scenic Rim | gap widening |
| First Nations | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 17.8% | 22.6% | 4.9 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.6% |  | gap narrowing |
| De facto | 13.6% | 11.5% | 2.1 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |

### Age structure

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 25.1% | 29.2% | -4.1 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 27.4% | 20.5% | +6.9 |
| Seniors (65+) | 17.8% | 22.6% | -4.9 |
| Children (0–14) | 17.6% | 17.6% | +0.0 |
| Youth (15–24) | 12.1% | 10.1% | +2.0 |

### Marital status

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 43.8% | 50.4% | -6.5 |
| Never married | 37.1% | 29.7% | +7.3 |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.5% | +0.3 |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.4% | -0.7 |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.0% | -0.4 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Gold Coast male | Gold Coast female | Scenic Rim male | Scenic Rim female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 5–9 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| 10–14 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| 15–19 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| 25–29 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| 30–34 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| 35–39 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 40–44 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 45–49 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| 50–54 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| 55–59 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| 60–64 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| 65–69 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| 70–74 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| 75–79 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| 80–84 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 85+ | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 29.1% | 15.0% | 14.1 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |

### Country of birth

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 65.2% | 78.1% | -12.9 |
| New Zealand | 7.1% | 3.5% | +3.6 |
| England | 4.9% | 4.8% | +0.2 |
| China | 1.4% | 0.1% | +1.3 |
| South Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | +0.8 |
| India | 1.1% | 0.2% | +0.9 |
| Philippines | 0.9% | 0.4% | +0.5 |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.1% | +0.2 |
| Vietnam | 0.2% | 0.0% | +0.2 |
| Nepal | 0.2% | 0.0% | +0.1 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 40.0% | 44.8% | -4.8 |
| Australian | 30.7% | 38.1% | -7.5 |
| Irish | 10.4% | 12.3% | -1.9 |
| Scottish | 10.0% | 11.5% | -1.5 |
| German | 4.7% | 9.6% | -4.9 |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.6% | +2.7 |
| Italian | 3.1% | 1.7% | +1.4 |
| Dutch | 1.6% | 1.8% | -0.1 |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | +1.1 |
| Filipino | 1.3% | 0.5% | +0.8 |
| Greek | 0.8% | 0.4% | +0.5 |
| Vietnamese | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.3 |

## Language

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 13.7% | 3.6% | 10.1 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Limited English | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.3 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 80.3% | 89.5% | -9.2 |
| Mandarin | 1.9% | 0.2% | +1.7 |
| Cantonese | 0.5% | 0.1% | +0.5 |
| Punjabi | 0.5% | 0.1% | +0.4 |
| Italian | 0.4% | 0.1% | +0.3 |
| Tagalog | 0.3% | 0.1% | +0.2 |
| Arabic | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.2 |
| Hindi | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.2 |
| Vietnamese | 0.2% | 0.0% | +0.2 |
| Greek | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.2 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 43.7% | 40.9% | 2.8 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 44.0% | 48.2% | -4.2 |
| No religion | 43.7% | 40.9% | +2.8 |
| Not stated | 7.8% | 9.4% | -1.6 |
| Buddhism | 1.4% | 0.6% | +0.8 |
| Hinduism | 1.1% | 0.2% | +0.9 |
| Islam | 1.0% | 0.1% | +0.8 |
| Other religions | 0.8% | 0.5% | +0.3 |
| Judaism | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.2 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 59.3% | 47.7% | 11.7 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Bachelor+ | 21.8% | 15.0% | 6.8 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Schools | 110 | 29 | 81 more in Gold Coast |  |
| Schools/1k kids | 1.00 | 3.84 | 2.84 more in Scenic Rim |  |
| Students | 100,539 | 7,735 | 92,804 more in Gold Coast |  |
| Avg size | 914 | 267 | 647 larger in Gold Coast |  |
| ICSEA | 1,047 | 996 | 51 higher in Gold Coast |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 59.3% | 47.7% | +11.7 |
| Year 10 | 19.6% | 25.8% | -6.2 |
| Year 9 or below | 6.5% | 11.1% | -4.6 |
| Year 11 | 7.3% | 7.1% | +0.2 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 29.2% | 35.8% | -6.6 |
| Bachelor degree | 23.5% | 17.7% | +5.8 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 17.6% | 16.4% | +1.2 |
| Postgraduate degree | 7.1% | 4.7% | +2.4 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 3.1% | 2.8% | +0.3 |
| Certificate I / II | 1.8% | 2.3% | -0.5 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Management & commerce | 20.3% | 14.7% | +5.7 |
| Engineering & related | 11.9% | 15.6% | -3.6 |
| Society & culture | 11.5% | 11.2% | +0.4 |
| Health | 11.2% | 9.9% | +1.3 |
| Education | 7.2% | 8.9% | -1.6 |
| Architecture & building | 7.1% | 7.0% | +0.1 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 7.0% | 5.5% | +1.5 |
| Creative arts | 3.9% | 3.1% | +0.7 |
| Agriculture & environment | 1.3% | 3.3% | -2.0 |
| Information technology | 2.1% | 1.2% | +0.8 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 1.9% | 1.8% | +0.1 |

## Income

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $787 | $661 | $126 higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Household income | $1,691 | $1,410 | $281 higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Family income | $2,010 | $1,706 | $304 higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| High earners | 10.1% | 7.5% | 2.6 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 19.9% | 14.9% | 4.9 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 27.2% | 31.2% | -4.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 31.1% | 27.9% | +3.1 |
| Under $650 | 14.7% | 17.3% | -2.5 |
| $4,000 or more | 10.1% | 7.1% | +2.9 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 9.8% | 7.8% | +2.0 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 39.0% | 44.8% | -5.8 |
| $650–$1,499 | 33.5% | 30.0% | +3.4 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 16.0% | 13.3% | +2.7 |
| $3,000 or more | 3.9% | 2.6% | +1.3 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 26.9% | 32.4% | 5.5 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| Mental health | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| Needs assistance | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap steady |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 8.3% | 11.5% | -3.2 |
| Mental health | 8.4% | 10.1% | -1.7 |
| Asthma | 7.7% | 9.2% | -1.5 |
| Other condition | 7.8% | 9.0% | -1.2 |
| Heart disease | 3.7% | 5.0% | -1.3 |
| Diabetes | 3.6% | 5.0% | -1.4 |
| Cancer | 3.1% | 3.8% | -0.7 |
| Lung condition | 1.9% | 2.6% | -0.7 |
| Stroke | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3 |
| Dementia | 0.8% | 0.7% | +0.1 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 64.3% | 57.7% | +6.6 |
| One condition | 18.6% | 20.8% | -2.3 |
| Two conditions | 5.5% | 7.3% | -1.8 |
| Three or more | 2.8% | 4.2% | -1.4 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap steady |
| Unpaid child care | 26.1% | 24.5% | 1.7 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |
| Defence service | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 19.3% | 26.3% | 7.0 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap narrowing |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 13,593 | 1,574 | 12,019 larger in Gold Coast |  |
| Median age | 24 yrs | 22 yrs | 2 yrs older in Gold Coast |  |
| Year 12 | 52.0% | 43.4% | 8.6 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Unemployment | 9.2% | 10.0% | 0.8 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| Median income | $695 | $547 | $148 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Household income | $1,825 | $1,578 | $247 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Indigenous language | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.1 larger in Scenic Rim | gap steady |
| One-parent | 15.4% | 14.0% | 1.4 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |
| Living alone | 23.6% | 22.3% | 1.3 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 55.1% | 52.4% | +2.7 |
| Couples without children | 28.4% | 32.8% | -4.4 |
| One-parent families | 15.4% | 14.0% | +1.4 |
| Other families | 1.1% | 0.8% | +0.3 |

### Household size

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 35.7% | 39.3% | -3.6 |
| 1 person | 23.6% | 22.3% | +1.3 |
| 3 people | 16.7% | 14.5% | +2.1 |
| 4 people | 15.4% | 13.4% | +2.0 |
| 5 people | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7 |
| 6 or more | 2.9% | 4.1% | -1.2 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $450 | $315 | $135 higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,950 | $1,733 | $217 higher in Gold Coast | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.80 | 0.80 |  | gap steady |
| Renting | 33.8% | 21.1% | 12.7 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 27.9% | 38.3% | 10.4 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap steady |
| Separate houses | 56.8% | 92.1% | 35.3 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap widening |
| 3+ bedrooms | 71.1% | 81.7% | 10.6 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap widening |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 27.9% | 38.3% | -10.4 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 35.3% | 36.7% | -1.4 |
| Rented | 33.8% | 21.1% | +12.7 |
| Other tenure | 1.4% | 2.1% | -0.7 |
| Not stated | 1.5% | 1.8% | -0.3 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 56.8% | 92.1% | -35.3 |
| Flat or apartment | 21.7% | 0.3% | +21.4 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 20.6% | 6.1% | +14.5 |
| Other dwelling | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.6% | 40.8% | -7.2 |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.9% | 31.8% | -1.9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% | 12.6% | +8.8 |
| 5 or more | 7.6% | 9.1% | -1.5 |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% | 3.3% | +2.3 |
| Studio / none | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $350–$549 | 56.2% | 29.8% | +26.4 |
| $200–$349 | 12.5% | 49.6% | -37.1 |
| $550–$749 | 17.3% | 4.6% | +12.8 |
| Under $200 | 5.3% | 10.2% | -4.9 |
| $750 or more | 5.6% | 1.1% | +4.5 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 36.9% | 31.9% | +5.0 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 27.5% | 34.0% | -6.5 |
| Under $1,000 | 12.7% | 17.2% | -4.4 |
| $3,000 or more | 16.2% | 10.6% | +5.6 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.1 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 15.6% | 1.8 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap narrowing |
| PT commute | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |
| PT stops | 1,828 | 9 | 1,819 more in Gold Coast |  |
| Stops/1k | 2.92 | 0.21 | 2.72 more in Gold Coast |  |
| Departures/1k | 854.0 | 23.4 | 830.7 more in Gold Coast |  |
| PT routes | 85 | 1 | 84 more in Gold Coast |  |
| Stop walk | 5 | — |  |  |
| Drive to city | 50 | 151 | 101 longer in Scenic Rim |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 62.8% | 61.2% | +1.6 |
| Worked at home | 13.8% | 15.6% | -1.8 |
| Car (passenger) | 3.9% | 3.8% | +0.2 |
| Walked | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9 |
| Bicycle | 0.7% | 0.2% | +0.5 |
| Bus | 0.6% | 0.2% | +0.4 |
| Train | 0.5% | 0.1% | +0.4 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% | 38.5% | +0.7 |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% | 29.2% | +6.9 |
| 3 vehicles | 12.8% | 17.1% | -4.3 |
| 4 or more | 7.1% | 12.5% | -5.5 |
| No vehicle | 4.9% | 2.7% | +2.1 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 49.1% | 38.3% | 10.8 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 13.0% | 6.3% | 6.7 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap narrowing |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.3% | 1.0 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap steady |
| Participation | 62.6% | 55.4% | 7.2 pts higher in Gold Coast | gap widening |
| Full-time | 54.5% | 55.9% | 1.3 pts higher in Scenic Rim | gap widening |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health care & social assistance | 15.0% | 12.0% | +3.0 |
| Construction | 11.4% | 11.0% | +0.4 |
| Retail trade | 10.4% | 7.7% | +2.6 |
| Education & training | 8.3% | 9.0% | -0.7 |
| Accommodation & food | 8.9% | 6.9% | +2.0 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 0.4% | 8.1% | -7.6 |
| Professional & technical | 6.6% | 4.9% | +1.7 |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% | 6.3% | -1.1 |
| Public administration & safety | 4.1% | 6.2% | -2.1 |
| Transport & warehousing | 3.6% | 4.2% | -0.6 |
| Other services | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0 |
| Administrative & support | 3.9% | 3.0% | +0.9 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Gold Coast % | Scenic Rim % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professionals | 20.4% | 15.5% | +4.9 |
| Technicians & trades | 14.2% | 16.2% | -2.0 |
| Managers | 13.0% | 15.2% | -2.2 |
| Community & personal service | 12.8% | 12.1% | +0.7 |
| Clerical & administrative | 12.6% | 11.5% | +1.2 |
| Labourers | 9.2% | 12.6% | -3.4 |
| Sales workers | 10.5% | 7.3% | +3.2 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 5.2% | 7.4% | -2.3 |

## Economy & Advantage

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IRSAD decile | 9 | 6 | 3 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| IRSD decile | 8 | 6 | 2 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| IER decile | 8 | 9 | 1 higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| IEO decile | 8 | 6 | 2 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| IRSAD score | 1,009 | 959 | 50 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| ERP | 691,230 | 46,947 | 644,283 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Growth | 9.1% | 7.7% | 1.4 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Businesses | 83,266 | 5,130 | 78,136 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Approvals | 4,119 | 609 | 3,510 higher in Gold Coast |  |

## Environment & Climate

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rainfall | 1,498 | 928 | 570 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Max temp | 26.2 | 27.1 | 0.9 higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| Min temp | 15.3 | 12.4 | 2.9 higher in Gold Coast |  |

## Crime & Safety

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Crime rate | 10,836 | 6,726 | 4,111 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Assault/100k | 935 | 570 | 365 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Sexual/100k | 186 | 219 | 33 higher in Scenic Rim |  |
| Robbery/100k | 39 | 12 | 28 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Burglary/100k | 586 | 416 | 169 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Theft/100k | 2,862 | 1,307 | 1,554 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Vehicle theft/100k | 376 | 195 | 181 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Property damage/100k | 671 | 437 | 234 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Drugs/100k | 1,878 | 419 | 1,459 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| 5-yr change | 20.5% | 29.2% | 8.7 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Gold Coast | Scenic Rim | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 6.0 | 1.9 | 4.1 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 5.5 | 2.0 | 3.5 more in Gold Coast |  |
| 15-min city | 68.8% | 20.9% | 47.8 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Walk to shops | 70.5% | 26.4% | 44.1 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Walk to transit | 85.1% | 5.8% | 79.3 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Walk to school | 54.8% | 24.6% | 30.1 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Walk to a park | 94.5% | 48.0% | 46.5 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Walk to health | 55.4% | 19.2% | 36.2 pts higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Amenities/1k | 13.7 | 13.5 | 0.2 more in Gold Coast |  |
| Intersections/km² | 45 | 1 | 44 higher in Gold Coast |  |
| Mean slope | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7 pts higher in Scenic Rim |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA33430/gold-coast/vs/LGA36510/scenic-rim