Where do these numbers come from?

The live database behind Gold Coast Business Guide, rebuilt the same way as every other page each day. Nothing here is estimated.

What does claimed mean?

The owner has confirmed the listing is theirs and can edit its description, hours, phone and website.

Why are only 30 suburbs and 30 categories shown?

These are the 30 biggest of each by business count. Every suburb and category, including the smaller ones, is listed at /suburbs/ and /categories/.

The numbers

How many businesses on the Gold Coast, by suburb and category

As of 24 Sep 2026 the guide lists 13,007 businesses. The 30 biggest suburbs and the 30 biggest categories below come straight from the database behind the guide, rebuilt every day.

Have a phone number75%

Have a website78%

Publish prices0%

Claimed by the owner0%

The 30 biggest suburbs

Suburb, businesses, top 3 categories

Southport1,361Lawyers 67, Restaurants 57, Mechanics 51
Burleigh Heads1,066Restaurants 47, Clothing stores 46, Manufacturing and supply 30
Surfers Paradise744Accommodation 101, Restaurants 91, Real estate agents 34
Nerang622Mechanics 30, Manufacturing and supply 22, Builders 21
Helensvale521Clothing stores 22, Restaurants 22, Cafes 18
Robina507Clothing stores 31, Restaurants 21, Lawyers 19
Bundall496Lawyers 32, Financial advisers 25, Furniture stores 21
Molendinar427Manufacturing and supply 28, Hardware stores 18, Mechanics 17
Broadbeach420Restaurants 54, Clothing stores 48, Accommodation 40
Yatala380Manufacturing and supply 38, Builders 32, Hardware stores 20
Arundel366Mechanics 19, Manufacturing and supply 18, Auto parts stores 14
Ashmore345Mechanics 16, Printing services 9, Hardware stores 8
Ormeau288Manufacturing and supply 15, Mechanics 13, Builders 10
Coomera285Boat dealers 35, Boat parts and supply stores 15, Restaurants 12
Varsity Lakes275Lawyers 14, Accountants 11, Marketing agencies 11
Coolangatta268Restaurants 35, Accommodation 29, Real estate agents 13
Biggera Waters256Clothing stores 39, Restaurants 9, Sporting goods 9
Currumbin256Manufacturing and supply 15, Mechanics 12, Builders 11
Miami249Accommodation 20, Mechanics 12, Cafes 12
Mermaid Beach243Restaurants 27, Real estate agents 12, Cafes 11
Upper Coomera230Mechanics 10, Restaurants 9, Doctors and medical centres 9
Mudgeeraba220Allied health 7, Hair salons 7, Home services 7
Hope Island189Restaurants 19, Real estate agents 15, Boat dealers 10
Labrador186Restaurants 15, Professional services 7, Beauty salons 6
Carrara180Cafes 7, Manufacturing and supply 7, Professional services 6
Oxenford179Restaurants 11, Real estate agents 6, Cafes 5
Palm Beach162Restaurants 17, Real estate agents 12, Hair salons 7
Main Beach146Accommodation 16, Water sports and adventure 14, Restaurants 13
Benowa138Specialist doctors 28, Allied health 9, Dentists 8
Stapylton116Manufacturing and supply 13, Hardware stores 12, Builders 6

How many businesses on the Gold Coast, by suburb and category

The 30 biggest suburbs

The 30 biggest categories