Queensland location profile
Benowa QLD 4217
Benowa is a leafy, established suburb on the central Gold Coast known for its quiet residential streets, quality schools, and proximity to healthcare and parks. It blends family-friendly living with easy access to beaches, shopping, and major employment hubs.
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Why families consider Benowa
Predominantly families and professionals in freestanding homes and golf-course estates, with a mature demographic mix and strong community feel. Lifestyle revolves around schools, health services, parks, and sport, with quick access to coastal dining and entertainment.
Amenities & services
- Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre
- Benowa Village (Woolworths)
- Pindara Private Hospital
- Benowa Tavern and local cafes
- Southport Library (Southport)
- Nerang Library (Nerang)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearby Nerang train station (Gold Coast Line)
- Translink bus routes along Ashmore Rd and Benowa Rd connecting to Southport, Broadbeach and Nerang
- Major roads: Ashmore Road, Benowa Road, Nerang–Southport Road (State Route 20), Ross Street
Lifestyle & recreation
- Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens with walking trails and lakes
- RACV Royal Pines Resort championship golf course and tennis
- Sir Bruce Small Park sports fields
- Carrara Sports Precinct/Heritage Bank Stadium nearby
- HOTA cultural precinct in nearby Bundall
- Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens (Rosser Park)
- Sir Bruce Small Park
- Benowa Park
- Royal Pines Resort parklands
Education context
Multiple long day care and kindergarten services within the suburb and nearby; generally good availability with some waitlists for infant rooms during peak periods.
- Griffith University Gold Coast campus (Southport/Parklands)
- Bond University (Robina/Varsity Lakes)