Gold Coast University Hospital

Overview

Gold Coast University Hospital is a major tertiary referral facility serving the rapidly growing Gold Coast region of Queensland. With approximately 750 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive quaternary services including emergency care, trauma services, intensive care, specialised surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, cancer care, maternity, pediatrics, mental health, and rehabilitation. Operating under Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, this $1.76 billion facility opened in 2013 as one of Australia’s largest clinical teaching and research facilities. Gold Coast University Hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 600,000 people, with significant seasonal variations during peak tourist periods in this popular destination. The hospital features specialised centers for cancer treatment, cardiac services, trauma care, and maternal-fetal medicine, alongside comprehensive outpatient services. The facility maintains strong teaching and research affiliations with multiple universities through co-location with the Health and Knowledge Precinct. Gold Coast University Hospital plays a vital role in Queensland’s healthcare system, providing highly specialised services to the Gold Coast community while serving as a tertiary referral center for patients from northern NSW and beyond.