Life on the Gold Coast

Welcome to the Gold Coast — Australia’s favourite classroom!

Offering 300 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 29 °C / 84 °F the Gold Coast is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation and the sixth largest. Bond’s campus, as well as the Bond Institute of Health & Sport, is located in Robina, the centre of the city. It is a residential neighbourhood with a wide range of on-campus and off-campus accommodation options. With public transport links from campus, you are within easy reach of everything the city has to offer including shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as study and career opportunities.

Discover the Gold Coast

Innovation on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast leads the way in entrepreneurship and innovation, attracting some of the best and brightest minds. More people on the Gold Coast own and run their own businesses than any other city in Australia. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia, the Gold Coast is quickly becoming a hub for ambition, entrepreneurship and innovation – the perfect place to be if you’re looking to kickstart your career.

Gold Coast culture

Nestled between the beautiful hinterland and some of the nation’s favourite beaches, the Gold Coast provides an endless itinerary of things to do. Blending world-class food, arts, sport, and natural beauty, the Gold Coast is the perfect place for students to explore, connect and thrive beyond the classroom."

Our local community

The Gold Coast community is made up of over 720,000 people from a diverse array of backgrounds. As one of the country’s most sought-after places to live, we’re expanding every year, but our community remains close-knit and connected.

Getting around the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast offers a wide range of transport options for students, including trains, buses, light rail, rideshare services, and free on-campus parking at Bond University. Whether you're commuting from nearby airports or exploring the city’s beaches, hinterland, and urban centres, getting around is easy!

Bond is located on Kombumerri Country

The Kombumerri 'Salt Water' peoples' traditional boundaries stretch from the Coomera River down to the Tweed River, and the foothills of the mountains. As the first people of the region, the Kombumerri lived off the land and the water, with several dialects spoken in this region. The Kombumerri people and their descendants have looked after this land and its wildlife for more than 20,000 years, and continue to maintain their spiritual connections and traditions today.

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Experience Bond for yourself

There are an abundance of opportunities to discover Bond and see our campus up close. Take a campus tour, attend an Experience Day, go on a virtual tour, and more.

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More about the Gold Coast

A newcomer's guide to the Gold Coast

From where to eat to the best spots to chill out on a weekend, here is your quick guide to living on the Gold Coast.

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What does the future City of Gold Coast look like?

Our population keeps on growing, so it’s important we plan for a sustainable future. What kinds of challenges lie ahead?

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Try these 7 Gold Coast walking trails

Take a deep breath, put on your running shoes and head off on a hike – here are our favourite walking tracks near Bond University.

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The best day trips to take from the Gold Coast

Take a break from your studies and embark on a day trip from the Gold Coast to one of these beautiful nearby locations.

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Life on the Gold Coast