Coolangatta Area Profile
OVERVIEW
Coolangatta is Queensland's most southerly coastal town, the
gateway to the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales. Located
on the border near its neighboring town of Tweed Heads 100kms
south of Brisbane and 900kms north of Sydney, Coolangatta
is the ideal place to take pleasure in with a relaxing holiday
tempered with the excitement of the Gold Coast just minutes
away. Coolangatta has been recognized as the spiritual home
of Australia’s beach culture. Proudly claiming a number
of world class surfing breaks, such as Snapper Rocks, Rainbow
Bay and Greenmount Point. The area and surroundings consist
of unspoilt beaches and soothing mountain views. Coolangatta
is a preferred tourist destination and relaxed holiday town.
New residential and retail developments are being constructed
along the beachfront which is transforming the older image
of Coolangatta into a modern and exciting beach village.
HISTORY
Captain Cook named Point Danger and Mount Warning as he sailed
up the coast in 1770 to warn other sailors. Despite Cook's
efforts, in 1846 a ship named the "Coolangatta"
was wrecked off the coast and the town was named in its honour.
The name Coolangatta is also said to mean ‘pleasant
outlook’ in Aboriginal language. The Tweed River was
developed as a port from the 1830s to ship cedar. Coolangatta
established Queensland’s first surf life saving club
in 1909.
NATURAL WONDERS
The north facing pristine beaches of Rainbow Bay and Greenmount
beach offer a superb ocean experience and clean beachfront
parklands. A short drive away are the rivers and estuaries
of the Tweed and nearby in the Tweed Basin is the Mount Warning
national park.
RETAIL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Coolangatta is a major economic centre for the southern gold
coast and the expanding Tweed Coast NSW. Continuous growth
has been seen over recent years which is seeing the increase
of a thriving business hub.
A variety of al-fresco cafes, restaurants and boutique shops
are located on Marine Parade & Griffith Street. The Gold
Coast’s international airport is located in Coolangatta.
SCHOOLS
The Gold Coast city has a wide range of public & private
schools, universities and technical colleges.
MEDIAN PRICES
REIQ research shows that the median price for Units &
Townhouses have risen 86% over the seven years from 1999-2006
This information has been carefully compiled and
is not intended to be treated as a warranty or promise as
to the correctness of the information. Interested parties
should undertake independent enquiries and investigations
to satisfy themselves that any details herein are true and
correct. Use with written permission only, students excepted.
Sources: ABS, RTA, REIQ, GCCC |
