Paradise Point is a coastal

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in the

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, Australia. In the , Paradise Point had a population of 7,062 people.

Geography

The suburb lies on the Gold Coast Broadwater with direct access to the

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. The area is protected by

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which lies off the coast. With access to two major water ways, several boat ramps and marinas have been built. Two developments, built out into the local waters, are only accessible from Paradise Point. Sovereign Islands is a canal estate development at the northern point off Paradise Point, accessible by bridge and road named the Sovereign Mile. Ephraim Island is situated at the southern end, a secure Island development joined to Paradise Point by bridge via Falkinder Avenue. Paradise Point Village shops on the esplanade include a post office, a news agent, medical clinic and food outlets and eateries. Jabiru Island in the west remains undeveloped in Phil Hill Environmental Park. Paradise Point has many properties worth millions of dollars. A 2014 property survey revealed King Charles Drive as having the fourth highest number of million-dollar houses in Queensland.

Demographics

In the , Paradise Point had a population of 5,115 people. In the , Paradise Point had a population of 5,930 people, following from the development of Ephraim Island and Sovereign Islands. In the , Paradise Point had a population of 6,536 people. In the , Paradise Point had a population of 7,062 people.

Education

There are no schools in Paradise Point. The nearest schools is Coombabah State School (primary) and Coombabah State High School (secondary), both in neighbouring Coombabah to the south-west.

Amenities

The esplanade parklands along the east side of the suburb makes it a locally popular area for casual waterfront park picnics and recreation. As part of a Gold Coast parks upgrade the local esplanade acquired new children's playground, public amenities, barbecue facilities and picnic shelters. Outdoor Arts & Crafts markets are held on fourth Sunday of each month from 7am to 2pm, at The Esplanade Parklands. There is a community based, not-for-profit sailing club, senior citizens' association and community centre. The suburb has a Bowls Club with a covered green. The

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operates a fortnightly

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service which visits Abalone Avenue.

Notable residents

Arthur Beetson Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson Medal of the Order of Australia, OAM (21 January 1945 – 1 December 2011

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References

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* {{Localities in Gold Coast Suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland Coastline of Queensland