Hope Island, 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 Hope Island, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Hope Island |
| 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 | -27.86768 |
| Longitude | 153.35982 |
| Population | 11,154 |
| Density | 783.3 /km² |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 4212 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 55 km southeast |
Hope Island is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 11,154. The locality covers an area of 14.2 km², giving a population density of about 783.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km southeast of Brisbane. Hope Island is located at 27.8677°S, 153.3598°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4212.
Hope Island rises from the shimmering waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater, a sliver of emerald fringed with the vibrant greens of subtropical foliage. It lies 7.1 km east of Upper Coomera, QLD (from Upper Coomera, QLD: bearing 80°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-north-west of Southport. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of salt and the distant murmur of boat engines, a constant reminder of its maritime embrace. Palm fronds rustle with a dry, papery sound against the sapphire sky, and the land itself feels soft underfoot, a fertile loam that yields to the gentle tread of visitors and residents alike. The broad, placid waters of the Broadwater form its western boundary, reflecting the opalescent hues of dawn and the fiery colours of sunset, while the open ocean lies to its east, a powerful, unseen presence. The character of Hope Island is one of quiet refinement, a place where manicured gardens meet the untamed beauty of coastal Queensland.
The history of this island is intertwined with the ebb and flow of human endeavour along the Queensland coast, a story whispered by the tides and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a quieter stretch of coastline, Hope Island has evolved, its economy now largely shaped by the allure of its waterfront lifestyle and the steady hum of tourism. Luxury residences and boutique developments now grace its shores, attracting those who seek the sun-drenched serenity and the vibrant pulse of the neighbouring Gold Coast. The waterways are not just a backdrop but the very arteries of life here, supporting a thriving boating culture and offering endless opportunities for recreation and connection to the sea. While no grand historical monuments mark its past, the enduring beauty of its natural setting and the contemporary elegance of its development speak volumes of Hope Island's enduring appeal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hope Island, 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 Hope Island, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hope Island includes the postcode (4212), 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 Hope Island 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. |