A man has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed during a violent home invasion on the Gold Coast.

Police say the man was found with stab wounds at a home on Plateau Crescent, Carrara just after 4am on Tuesday, following reports an unknown person had forced their way inside.

A pair have been taken to hospital after an unknown offender intruded their residence. Picture: 7News
A pair have been taken to hospital after an unknown offender intruded their residence. Picture: 7News

A man suffered life-threatening injuries. Picture: 7News
A man suffered life-threatening injuries. Picture: 7News
The man suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

A woman also in the home at the time suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital.

A crime scene has been declared as police hunt the intruder.

Police are urging anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage to contact them.