Varsity Lakes
QLD 4227 • Rest of QLD
About Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes is a modern suburb of 16,500 residents in the southern Gold Coast, purpose-built around Bond University and a series of lakes. Located 15 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise, it offers contemporary living in a planned environment. The lake system provides scenic walks and waterside living options.
University life and family living blend here—Bond University students and staff mix with families in surrounding estates. The Varsity Lakes Town Centre provides shopping and dining, while the lakeside pathways encourage outdoor living. Varsity Lakes attracts academics, families seeking modern Gold Coast living, and those who appreciate planned community design.
Varsity Lakes falls under postcode 4227 and is governed by Gold Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burleigh electorate.
Location
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Schools
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7-9 Bridgman Drive
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68 Gemvale Road
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21 Bridgman Drive
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68 Gemvale Rd
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1 Bellvue Drive
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2 Varsity Parade
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 1,030
- 2. England 691
- 3. China 517
- 4. Brazil 312
- 5. South Africa 247
- 6. Japan 228
- 7. Philippines 203
- 8. India 169
- 9. Malaysia 132
- 10. South Korea 120
- 11. Hong Kong 112
- 12. United States 100
- 13. Canada 99
- 14. Scotland 73
- 15. Thailand 71
Ancestry 2021 Census
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