Molendinar
QLD 4214 • Rest of QLD
About Molendinar
Molendinar is a mixed-use suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, located approximately 5.7 kilometres west of Southport and 8 kilometres north-west of Surfers Paradise. With a population of 6,450, it covers 7.7 square kilometres and serves as a key commercial and light-industrial hub for the northern Gold Coast. The suburb features a blend of residential areas, business parks, and the Gold Coast University Hospital precinct.
The suburb is home to the Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University Gold Coast campus, and several major business parks, making it a significant employment centre. Residential pockets offer affordable housing compared to coastal neighbours, attracting young professionals and families. Molendinar's central location provides easy access to the M1 motorway, and the historic Ernest Junction railway tunnel — a heritage-listed former rail corridor — is a local landmark.
Molendinar falls under postcode 4214 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southport electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 725 — Southport via Olsen Avenue 15 min
- 740 — Nerang station via Ashmore 20 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Southport CBD is 6 km east. M1 Pacific Motorway provides direct access to Brisbane
Spread-out suburb with commercial/industrial zones; most trips require a car though some residential areas have local bus access
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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10 A.B. Paterson Drive
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Cnr Napper Road & Arundel Drive
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641 Ashmore Road
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Currumburra Road
Housing 2021 Census
150 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 441
- 2. China 294
- 3. England 204
- 4. India 130
- 5. South Korea 130
- 6. Philippines 114
- 7. Taiwan 66
- 8. Japan 65
- 9. South Africa 64
- 10. Malaysia 39
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)