Pacific Pines, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pacific Pines Gold Coast, Queensland
Pacific Pines Boulevard, 2015
Pacific Pines Location in Queensland
Population	16,757 (2016 census)
• Density	1,821/km2 (4,720/sq mi)
Established	1994
Postcode(s)	4211
Area	9.2 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.0 km (9 mi) NW of Surfers Paradise 85.5 km (53 mi) SSE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Gaven Theodore
Federal Division(s)	Fadden Wright
Suburbs around Pacific Pines: Oxenford Oxenford Gaven Maudsland Pacific Pines Gaven Nerang Nerang Gaven

Pacific Pines is a northern suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Pacific Pines had a population of 16,757 people.

History

Pacific Pines was originally part of Gaven, Queensland; but became a separate suburb in 2003. Stockland bought the 800ha land in 1990 and designed it as a residential area with the capacity for 5,800 house lots and various community areas/features (e.g. parks, taverns, BBQ's).

Nature

A part of Pacific Pines is located next to the Nerang National Park. There are many types of native and non-native animals located throughout the suburb. Some of these animals include kangaroos, various types of snakes, lizards, birds and wallabies. Non-Native animals have been introduced into to the close by Nerang National Park and therefore have spread to many parts of the area. Some of these animals include the European rabbit, fallow deer, European fox and the cane toad.

Sport and Recreation

Pacific Pines is home of the Pacific Pines Panthers Basketball Club. The Panthers opened their doors in 2013 and represent age groups from under 9 to under 20. They fall under the Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association.

Education

Pacific Pines State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Santa Isobel Boulevard (27°56′24″S 153°19′13″E / 27.9399°S 153.3202°E / -27.9399; 153.3202 (Pacific Pines State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 949 students with 69 teachers (62 full-time equivalent) and 34 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Park Lake State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1 Shoalhaven Avenue (27°56′12″S 153°18′10″E / 27.9368°S 153.3028°E / -27.9368; 153.3028 (Park Lake State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 992 students with 68 teachers (62 full-time equivalent) and 33 non-teaching staff (23 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.

Jubilee Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 34 Manra Way (27°55′40″S 153°18′57″E / 27.9279°S 153.3158°E / -27.9279; 153.3158 (Jubilee Primary School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 593 students with 41 teachers (35 full-time equivalent) and 21 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent).

Pacific Pines State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at Archipelago Street (27°56′35″S 153°19′14″E / 27.9431°S 153.3206°E / -27.9431; 153.3206 (Pacific Pines State High School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,377 students with 103 teachers (100 full-time equivalent) and 50 non-teaching staff (36 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.