Gaven, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gaven, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Gaven |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.95152 |
| Longitude | 153.33344 |
| Population | 1,549 |
| Density | 232.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 4211 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 62 km south-southeast |
Gaven is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,549. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 232.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Gaven is located at 27.9515°S, 153.3334°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4211.
Gaven lies in a landscape that hints at the broader coastal plains of the Gold Coast, yet possesses its own distinct character. It lies 7.1 km west-north-west of Southport, QLD (from Southport, QLD: bearing 291°T), and is situated 10.3 km west-north-west of Surfers Paradise. The terrain here is gently rolling, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye across swathes of verdant parkland and residential developments, interspersed with pockets of denser bushland. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, warm humidity, a precursor to the evening's cooling breeze, and the quality of light can be remarkable, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the suburban sprawl. Here and there, you might catch the glint of sunlight on a distant roof tile, a small spark against the muted greens and browns of the natural environment.
The history of Gaven, like much of this rapidly developing region, is one of transformation from agricultural land to vibrant suburban living. For generations, the fertile soil supported farming pursuits, with evidence of past grazing lands still subtly imprinted on the contours of the land. The local economy has shifted decisively towards services and retail, catering to the burgeoning population that has discovered the appeal of this accessible yet relatively peaceful locality. While Gaven doesn't boast ancient landmarks, its character is defined by its modern growth and the aspirations of its residents, a place where the past is being steadily overlaid by the present, each layer contributing to the evolving identity of Gaven.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gaven, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gaven, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Gaven includes the postcode (4211), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gaven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |