Advancetown
Advancetown is an area situated between Gilston and Lower Beechmont in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The properties in Advancetown range from one acre to sixty-five hectares in size. Advancetown is home to over 5,000 hectares of land owned by the Queensland Bulk Water Supply…
Ashmore
Ashmore, located to the west of Southport, takes its name from a farming property once owned by the Hicks Family. The family farm near Benowa was called Ashmore after a locality or family property in England. Ashmore Road connected Benowa to the Nerang Road and was a local thoroughfare. By 1976, when a housing estate was developed in the area, the name was perpetuated when the…
Beaudesert
Beaudesert is the major regional hub of the Scenic Rim Regional Council. It is 64km south of Brisbane and 72km inland from the Gold Coast. A town of about 5000 people, it houses the Scenic Rim Council's administration centre, a shopping precinct, public hospital, residential areas,…
Beechmont
Beechmont was first settled in the 1880’s and was originally called Beech Mountain. It is situated between Lamington National Park and Mount Tamborine. Beechmont was home to large dairy farms throughout the 1900’s and is renowned for its rich, fertile, red soil. Access to Beechmont is via Lower Beechmont or
Biddaddaba
Biddaddaba is considered one of the finest areas to invest among those in the equine industry. Whilst there are only 82 properties in Biddaddaba, they range from half an acre to 35 Hectares. In 2011 there was only one property sold in Biddaddaba, however in 2009 there were 5 sales with an average price of $1,227,354. Most of the properties in Biddaddaba are rural. According to…
Boyland
Boyland Properties are situated approximately 10 kilometres North-West of Canungra and 10 kilometres East of Beaudesert. Early settlers in the area arrived in the late 1800’s when the land was used primarily for logging, cattle and dairy. Boyland Real Estate…
Broadbeach
Broadbeach was chosen as the site for one of the Gold Coast’s first commercial enterprises Harpers Wharf which was built just north of the present-day Cascade Gardens Reserve. Long before this the Kombumerri people claimed the area as their holiday playground. In the 1920s and 30s the Gold Coast emerged as a popular beach resort and in 1934 a new seaside township by the name of…
Bundall
Bundall derived its name from is a deviation of the Aboriginal word for a species of prickly vine. The locality was originally established by British landowner Edmund Henry Price in 1862. Prior to Europeans settling, the Gold Coast consisted mainly of heavily timbered hills, flood plains and wet lands. The local Aboriginal people referred to Queensland's South-East…
Canungra
The origin of the town's name comes from the Aboriginal word for small owls, "Caningera”, hence it is sometimes referred to as the 'valley of the owls'. It’s believed the most notable owl found in the area is the Southern Boobook, which appears in various logos & symbols associated with the area. In 2005 the Post Office released a limited-release frank featuring the Boobook Owl. History The town owes its existence to the timber industry and once boasted one of…
Carrara
Carrara is popular with Property Investors and Owner Occupiers alike. It is often referred to as a Golfer’s Paradise, being home to several very popular Golf courses including the Merrimac Public Nine Hole, Lakelands Golf Club, Palm Meadows Golf Course, Emerald…
Chevron Island
Chevron Island on Queensland’s Gold Coast is a vibrant and emerging precinct, just minutes from the beach. With so many cafes, restaurants and bars now gracing the Island, Chevron is tipped as one of the Coast’s ‘Hot Spots’ in which to invest.The History of Chevron Island
The Gold Coast was first surveyed in 1840, at this time Goat…
Clagiraba
Clagiraba Creek is a tributary of the Coomera River and the name is derived from the aboriginal name 'Kalagareebah' meaning young or single men's ground. This was a region where young men were taken on tour during their initiation ceremony. It is an equal distance between the bora rings, which once existed at Nerang and
Ferny Glen
Ferny Glen, Queensland is one of the small rural communities in the Gold Coast Hinterland and is part of the 4275 post code. There are just 37 properties in Ferny Glen, ranging in size from two acres to 236 hectares. The highest price paid for a property in Ferny Glen is $1,650,000, which was for an 87.3 hectare…
Flying Fox
Flying Fox, Queensland is one of the small rural communities in the Gold Coast Hinterland and is part of the 4275 post code. There are just 23 properties…
Gilston
Gilston is a beautiful place to live in the Gold Coast Hinterland, especially if you want to surround yourself with nature, but be close enough to major shopping centres and the facilities of the
Gold Coast Area Information
As Captain Cook sailed past the East coast of Australia in 1770, he named two distinct landmarks, Point Danger and Mount Warning. Around a hundred years later the area which is now known as the Gold Coast was placed on the market. At this time it was just an array of lagoons, creeks, rivers and mangrove swamps. Just ten years later the area became a popular destination…
Gold Coast Hinterland Area Information
Often referred to as ‘The Green Behind the Gold’, the hinterland offers a huge variety of properties. Due to the terrain and the size, property numbers are limited! From inexpensive residential housing, through to multi-million dollar mansions, it's the perfect choice for those wanting to escape the ‘rat race’. With the new and very real threat of floods, cyclones, tsunamis and earthquakes, moving to higher ground is rapidly becoming a major consideration. For anyone buying View More »
Guanaba
The name Guanaba came from the name ‘Gugugan’ which was the name of the local group of the Yugumbeh people who lived around Beenleigh. It is thought that these people may have at times resided near the Upper Coomera area. Europeans first settled in Guanaba in the early 1900s and in 1920 a school was opened. Most of the inhabitants of the area at this time were involved in the timber and logging industries.The History of Guanaba, QLD
In 1942 the school was closed and was relocated to…
Highland Park
Highland Park is a popular destination for Gold Coast families and was originally an estate in Nerang, before gaining prominence as its own suburb. It is situated between Nerang to the North and Worongary to the South. Highland Park has a number…