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Know your neighbours: Information on Surfers Paradise

By Andrew Bell

So, you think you’ve found your dream home. Everyone has a different idea of what makes a ‘dream’ house perfect for them – maybe it’s the white picket fence look, or an estate with a private gate. But you really can’t say you’ve found your ideal place just yet – there’s another step you have to take beforehand!

One of the key processes of finding a home isn’t the house itself, it’s inspecting the neighbourhood! What are the people like? Are there cool things to do on the weekends?

Today, we are going to explore what it’s like to live in the paradise that is Surfers Paradise so you can get a better picture of the lifestyle. Of course, we think by the end you’ll want to buy a house on the Gold Coast – check it out.

Cost of living in the Gold Coast

First things first when looking into Gold Coast property – what is the cost of living like? Here is a rough estimate of the basic living prices you can expect when living in the Gold Coast, according to Expatistan and Numbeo:

Housing

Monthly rent for a normal area of living: $1,214 – $1,786

Monthly rent for an expensive area of living: $2,279 – $2,357

Utilities

Gas/electric/water for one month: $164 – $189

Internet 

Monthly for 8 Mbps: $65 – $80

Transportation

Monthly public transportation pass: $80 – $110

One litre of petrol: $1.30 – $1.36

Food

Loaf of bread for two people: $1.60 – $2.08

Drinks

Regular cappuccino: $4.33 – $4.42

Domestic beer: $4.93 – $8.00

Things to do in Surfers Paradise 

Because it is such a touristy area, there are almost always fun things to do! Here are just some of the events you can look forward to if you live in this area:

Upcoming events

Commonwealth Games: The upcoming Commonwealth Games have the whole community excited for April 2018. Come cheer on all the athletes as they take on their respective sport.

Annual events

Oceanway Ride: This is a giant cycling event that travels down the beautiful coastline. You can choose to participate or just sit back as a spectator.

Christmas in Surfers Paradise: Surfers Paradise transforms into a wonderland of Christmas joy and merriment. Take a picture with Santa and enjoy the carolers.

Seafire: Enjoy an evening of a dazzling firework display as you and your family lounge on the beach.

Sipfest: This festival compiles and showcases the Gold Coast Film Festival’s best short films. It’s a unique way to go to the movies.

Still looking for your perfect place in the Surfers Paradise neighbourhood? Contact our team here at Ray White Surfers Paradise – we’d love to tell you more about the area and help you find your dream home in this awesome community!

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