Officers were called to the residence at Snowgum Court in Burleigh Waters at 8.40pm on Friday after reports of a stabbing.

The 56-year-old victim was found with numerous wounds and was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.

A 58-year-old local woman was arrested at the scene and later charged with grievous bodily harm. She was due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Saturday.