Being single does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, it can be a great time to meet new people, form relationships and discover new places you never knew existed. If you are among the Gold Coast singles over 40, we can tell you that now is the best time to be in the dating scene. The Gold Coast alone has seen a lot of socialising over the years. It has resulted in the growth of Gold Coast singles bars to the point where you can enter one and start chatting with the exceptional person seated across from you.