Overview
Geography and description
Central Gold Coast electorate including Surfers Paradise, featuring high-rise developments, tourism areas, and retail/hospitality sectors.
Key Suburbs
Surfers ParadiseBroadbeachSouthportNerangBundallBenowa
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Winner | Party | TPP % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Steven Ciobo | Liberal National | 63% | +1.5% |
| 2019 | Angie Bell | Liberal National | 63.8% | +0.8% |
| 2022 | Angie Bell | Liberal National | 60.9% | -2.9% |
Current Representative
Elected Member of Parliament
Key Issues
Important local matters
Tourism
HighSupporting the tourism industry as the backbone of the local economy.
Development
HighManaging high-density development and infrastructure needs in urban corridor.
Demographics
Population and statistics
Population
168,000
Median Age
40 years
Median Income
$1,480 weekly
Major Industries
TourismRetailConstructionReal EstateHospitality
Education
University Degree
26%
Completed High School
78%