Gold Coast is a coastal city in Queensland, Australia. With a population of approximately 680,000, it is the second-largest city in the province. In the past fifty years, the city has grown from a small holiday destination to the sixth-largest city in the country. It is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, with its Gross Regional Product having grown by over 61 per cent in the early 21st century. Tourism remains the city’s largest industry, generating approximately $2.5