Queensland location profile
Ashmore QLD 4214
Ashmore is a leafy, well-established suburb in the central Gold Coast known for its family-friendly streets and convenient access to schools, shopping, and health services. It offers a quiet residential feel while being a short drive to Southport, Surfers Paradise, and major employment hubs.
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Why families consider Ashmore
Mix of families, professionals, and long-term residents in predominantly 1970s–1990s brick homes and townhouses; increasingly popular with downsizers. Convenient lifestyle with good schools nearby, diverse community, and easy access to beaches and major roads.
Amenities & services
- Ashmore City Shopping Centre
- Ashmore Plaza
- Cotlew Street Shopping Centre
- Pindara Private Hospital (nearby, Benowa)
- Gold Coast University Hospital (nearby, Southport)
- Local cafes and restaurants along Southport–Nerang Rd and Cotlew St
- Southport Library (Southport)
- Nerang Library (Nerang)
Transport & connectivity
- Nerang train station (Gold Coast line)
- G:link light rail at Southport (nearest stops: Queen Street/Southport)
- Translink bus routes connecting Ashmore to Southport, Nerang, Broadbeach
- Southport–Nerang Road (State Route 20), Ashmore Road, Currumburra Road, Cotlew Street
- Access to Smith Street Motorway (SR10) and the M1 via Nerang/Smith St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Sun Valley Park and local playgrounds
- Royal Pines Resort golf (nearby, Benowa)
- Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens (Benowa)
- HOTA – Home of the Arts (Bundall)
- Sports clubs, gyms, and community centres in Ashmore/Southport
- Sun Valley Park (Ashmore)
- Loders Creek Parklands
- Nerang National Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and kindergartens with generally good availability; OSHC options linked to local primary schools (e.g., Ashmore State School).
- Griffith University – Gold Coast campus (Southport/Parklands)
- Bond University (Robina)