Gold Coast Suburb Profile - Labrador
Labrador
Labrador was once a quiet holiday suburb, but now, it harbours the trendies of the Gold Coast and lovers of everything aquatic. Over time, the area has experienced major growth and progress which has led to the locals to come about in their attitudes towards the suburb. And why not? The suburb is lined by the Broadwater and close to the CBD but far away enough to be peaceful and relaxed.
Labrador is a long established suburb, as of such, there is no vacant land left. Many of the older three storey walk ups and holiday houses that run alongside the Broadwater are being torn down for redevelopment. New and luxurious buildings have risen in the recent years as well as a thriving cafi precinct.
Labrador is experiencing a significant transformation. It is foreseeable that the future holds much anticipated promise for the suburb.
Labrador Retirement
The suburb boasts an excellent Senior Citizens Community Centre.
Acacia Lodge
- Over 50's accommodation
- Motel style units
- Full board
- Community facilities and pool
- No bonds
Garden Settlement
- 50 bed Blue Care residnetial low care facility
- Long term accommodation and short term respire accommodation
- Dementia specific units
- ACAT assessment required
Labrador Education
Primary Schools
- Labrador
- Southport
High Schools
- Southport
- Coombabah
Private Schools
- A.B. Paterson
- St Hilda's - Private, all girls
- TSS - Private, all boys
- Due to the suburbs close proximity to the CBD there are many more schools close by.
Labrador Industrial
The Gold Coast Highway borders west Labrador and is a manufacturing and light industrial area. There are showrooms, factories and stores readily available for sale and lease. Due to the presence of manufacturers and high storage facilities this industrial area is a strong employment base for the area.
Labrador Shopping
Labrador Park Shopping Centre is changing with the times as the suburb becomes a more cosmopolitan mix. It now has a cafe, bakery, butcher, chemist and Coles Supermarket.
The suburb is also very close to large shopping centres - Australia Fair, Harbour Town and Runaway Bay.
There new Aqua complex will be great for servicing the residents of the up and coming apartment buildings.