PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
Suburb Profile

The suburb lies on the Gold Coast Broadwater with direct access to the Coomera River. The area is protected by South Stradbroke Island which lies off the coast. With access to two major water ways, several boat ramps and marinas have been built.

The size of Paradise Point is approximately 4.1 square kilometres. It has 18 parks covering nearly 8.9% of total area. The population of Paradise Point in 2011 was 5,929 people. By 2016 the population was 6,558 showing a population growth of 10.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Paradise Point is 60-69 years. Households in Paradise Point are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 – $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Paradise Point work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 62.8% of the homes in Paradise Point were owner occupied compared with 65.7% in 2016.

Paradise Point has many properties worth millions of dollars. A 2014 property survey revealed King Charles Drive as having the fourth highest number of million-dollar houses in Queensland. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $1,435,000.

The esplanade parklands along the east side of the suburb makes it a locally popular area for casual waterfront park picnics and recreation. As part of a Gold Coast parks upgrade the local esplanade acquired new children’s playground, public amenities, barbecue facilities and picnic shelters. Outdoor Arts & Crafts markets are held on fourth Sunday of each month from 7am to 2pm, at The Esplanade Parklands.