Queensland location profile
Highland Park QLD 4211
Highland Park is a quiet, family-friendly suburb in the Gold Coast hinterland with leafy streets and elevated blocks offering city and bushland views. It appeals to owner-occupiers seeking space and convenience, with easy M1 access and strong proximity to Nerang, Carrara and Robina amenities.
Explore schools in Highland Park
Compare local schools using the BestSchools list and interactive map.
Why families consider Highland Park
Established residential area with a mix of brick family homes and townhouses, popular with families and downsizers. Lifestyle is suburban and outdoorsy, with quick access to mountain bike trails, parks and major shopping and employment hubs.
Amenities & services
- Highland Park Shopping Plaza (Alexander Dr)
- My Centre Nerang
- Nerang Mall
- Robina Town Centre
- Pindara Private Hospital (Benowa)
- Gold Coast University Hospital (Southport)
- Local cafes and restaurants in Highland Park and Nerang
- Bunnings Nerang
- Nerang Library (Corner White and Price St, Nerang)
- Robina Library (Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina)
Transport & connectivity
- Nerang railway station (Gold Coast line)
- Robina railway station (Gold Coast line)
- Surfside Buslines services linking Highland Park with Nerang, Southport and Robina
- Pacific Motorway (M1) via Nerang
- Nerang–Broadbeach Road (State Route 90)
Lifestyle & recreation
- William Duncan Park playgrounds and sports fields
- Nerang National Park mountain bike and walking trails
- Carrara Sports Precinct and Heritage Bank Stadium (Carrara)
- Cbus Super Stadium (Robina)
- Hinze Dam recreation areas (Advancetown)
- William Duncan Park
- Nerang National Park
- Arthur Earle Park, Nerang
- Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Benowa
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Highland Park and nearby Nerang; generally good availability, though under‑2 places can have waitlists.
- Griffith University, Gold Coast campus (Southport/Parkwood)
- Bond University (Robina)
- Southern Cross University, Gold Coast campus (Bilinga)