A body was found on a popular Gold Coast beach on Sunday morning.

The woman, believed to be in her 70s or 80s, was found on Palm Beach at about 5.40am.

She was barefoot, wearing a puffer jacket over a brown woollen jumper, and black tights.

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But police have been unable to identify the woman and are appealing to the public for assistance.

The woman described as Caucasian is about 160cm in height, with short, grey hair.

“The woman’s death is not currently being treated as suspicious,” Queensland Police said.

Investigations are ongoing.

It comes about 24 hours after the body of a man was found at Echo Beach at Tallebudgera Creek in Gold Coast’s Burleigh Heads.

Police at the time declared it a crime scene and are continuing to investigate the death.