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
Southport, where it was used as a home. The locality of Guanaba is situated in the foot hills of
Mount Tamborine and was home to many dairy farms. Now it is populated by many horse enthusiasts. The green rolling hills of Guanaba make it popular with
Gold Coast residents wanting to enjoy the country lifestyle.
Guanaba Property Data
According to the latest census, Guanaba's population is 11,515, and consists of mostly couples with children (49%) and couples without children (42%). 97% of the properties in Guanaba are houses. There are 201 properties in Guanaba. The median sale price of properties in Guanaba in 2010 was $720,000. The Post Code for Guanaba is 4211. Guanaba's elevation is approximately 50 metres above sea level.
