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Paradise Point, Queensland

FieldValue
typesuburb
nameParadise Point
cityGold Coast
stateqld
imageHouse on Sovereign Islands, Queensland 02.jpg
captionHouses on Sovereign Islands
coordinates
pop7062
pop_year
pop_footnotes
local_mapyes
zoom12
postcode4216
elevation5
area6.4
timezoneAEST
utc+10:00
lgaCity of Gold Coast
stategovBroadwater
fedgovFadden
dist115.1
dir1N
location1Surfers Paradise
dist268
dir2SE
location2Brisbane
dist311
dir3N
location3Southport
dist452
dir4NNW
location4Tweed Heads
near-nSouthern Moreton Bay Islands
near-neSouthern Moreton Bay Islands
near-eSouth Stradbroke
near-seSouth Stradbroke
near-sHollywell
near-swCoombabah
near-wHelensvale
near-nwHope Island

| near-n = Southern Moreton Bay Islands | near-ne = Southern Moreton Bay Islands | near-e = South Stradbroke | near-se = South Stradbroke | near-s = Hollywell | near-sw = Coombabah | near-w = Helensvale | near-nw = Hope Island

Paradise Point is a coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the , Paradise Point had a population of 7,062 people.

Geography

The suburb lies on the Gold Coast Broadwater with direct access to the Coomera River. The area is protected by South Stradbroke Island which lies off the coast. With access to two major water ways, several boat ramps and marinas have been built. Two developments, built out into the local waters, are only accessible from Paradise Point. Sovereign Islands is a canal estate development at the northern point off Paradise Point, accessible by bridge and road named the Sovereign Mile. Ephraim Island is situated at the southern end, a secure Island development joined to Paradise Point by bridge via Falkinder Avenue. Paradise Point Village shops on the esplanade include a post office, a news agent, medical clinic and food outlets and eateries. Jabiru Island in the west remains undeveloped in Phil Hill Environmental Park.

Paradise Point has many properties worth millions of dollars. A 2014 property survey revealed King Charles Drive as having the fourth highest number of million-dollar houses in Queensland.

Demographics

In the , Paradise Point had a population of 5,115 people.

In the , Paradise Point had a population of 5,930 people, following from the development of Ephraim Island and Sovereign Islands.

In the , Paradise Point had a population of 6,536 people.

In the , Paradise Point had a population of 7,062 people.

Education

There are no schools in Paradise Point. The nearest government schools is Coombabah State School (primary) and Coombabah State High School (secondary), both in neighbouring Coombabah to the south-west.

Amenities

The esplanade parklands along the east side of the suburb makes it a locally popular area for casual waterfront park picnics and recreation. As part of a Gold Coast parks upgrade the local esplanade acquired new children's playground, public amenities, barbecue facilities and picnic shelters.

Outdoor Arts & Crafts markets are held on fourth Sunday of each month from 7am to 2pm, at The Esplanade Parklands.

There is a community based, not-for-profit sailing club, senior citizens' association and community centre. The suburb has a Bowls Club with a covered green.

The Gold Coast City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits Abalone Avenue.

Notable residents

  • Arthur Beetson
  • Jeff McCloy
  • Clive Palmer

References

References

  1. {{cite QPN. 46078. Paradise Point. suburb in City of Gold Coast
  2. Jonathan Chancellor. (15 June 2012). "Clive Palmer becoming the prince of Paradise Point with cheap royal acquisitions". Property Observer.
  3. (6 September 2014). "Latest data reveals Queensland’s most exclusive ‘millionaire rows’". News Limited.
  4. {{Census 2006 AUS
  5. {{Census 2011 AUS
  6. {{Census 2016 AUS
  7. {{Census 2021 AUS
  8. {{Queensland Globe
  9. Citizens Advice Bureau. (2013). "Gold Coast Community Guide". Gold Coast City Council.
  10. "Mobile Library 2018 timetable".
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