Tamborine Mountain
QLD 4272 • Rest of QLD
About Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain is a scenic hinterland community perched on a plateau at approximately 536 metres elevation within the Scenic Rim Regional Council, roughly 50 kilometres south-west of the Gold Coast. Spanning over 42 square kilometres, it encompasses several villages including Eagle Heights, North Tamborine, and Mount Tamborine. The resident population of 8,105 skews notably older with a median age of 50, reflecting a strong presence of retirees and tree-changers drawn by the cooler climate and peaceful rural character.
Tamborine Mountain is well known for its Gallery Walk on Long Road, where boutique wineries, restaurants, artisan shops, and galleries attract visitors from across South East Queensland. Lamington National Park borders part of the range, offering extensive walking tracks through subtropical rainforest, cascading waterfalls, and rich birdlife. The area's creative and wellness community, cool misty atmosphere, and lush native bushland make it both a popular weekend escape and a rewarding permanent home for those seeking a quieter pace of life.
Tamborine Mountain falls under postcode 4272 and is governed by Scenic Rim Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scenic Rim electorate.
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1/19 School Road
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80 Beacon Road
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Holt Road
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Curtis Road
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Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 683
- 2. New Zealand 383
- 3. South Africa 99
- 4. Germany 81
- 5. United States 77
- 6. Scotland 63
- 7. Netherlands 61
- 8. Canada 41
- 9. India 36
- 10. Papua New Guinea 28
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