Carrara & NerangGold Coast Suburb Profile
Situated on the Nerang River, the area is the gateway to the Gold Coast Hinterland’s farm stay resorts and a number of heritage listed national parks and nature reserves.
The extensive wetlands that once covered the Nerang and Carrara area have been converted into lakes rather than canals as done in neighbouring suburbs. Just back from the coast line and on the edge of the Hinterland the area is that little bit quieter than the rest of the Gold Coast as it manages to maintain that peaceful township community lifestyle.
Carrara & Nerang Schools & Education
Public Primary Schools
- Nerang State School
Public High Schools
- Nerang State High School
Private Schools
- Emmanuel College
- St Brigid's Primary School
Sporting Facilities in Nerang & Carrara
Metricon Stadium
Formerly Carrara Stadium, Metricon Stadium is located in the Carrara Sporting Complex and is the official AFL stadium of the Gold Coast. Recently redeveloped, the stadium is now one of the premier sporting venues on the Gold Coast.
Address: Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, Carrara
Phone: 07 5581 1539
Website: www.metriconstadium.com.au
Gold Coast Cycling Centre
Set for use in the 2018 Commonwealth Games the centre’s facilities include a velodrome, off road circuit and clubhouse.
Address: 8 Hope St, Nerang
Phone: 07 5581 7082
Website: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/gold-coast-cycle-centre-2830.html
Palm Meadows International Baseball Facility
One of Australia’s premium baseball facilities the field was used by the gold medal United States Olympic baseball squad in their training leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Address: 98 Palm Meadows Drv, Nerang
Phone: 07 5581 7082
Nerang PCYC
With a huge range of facilities for activities like boxing, basketball, Taekwondo, Pilates, gymnasium and more the PCYC is a sports facility for all ages.
Address: Cayuga St, Nerang
Phone: 07 5578 2227
Website: ww.pcyc.org.au/Nerang/
Nerang Aquatic Centre
Provides disabled access to two heated 25 metre pools, a training pool and children’s play area.
Address: Martin Street, Nerang
Phone: 1300 775 752
Website: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/nerang-aquatic-centre-2895.html
Palm Meadows Golf Course
The original Gold Coast golf course, all social golfers have the opportunity to play around on this public course.
Address: Palm Meadows Dr, Carrara
Phone: 07 5594 2450
Website: www.palmmeadows.com.au
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Open to the public Emerald Lakes boasts the best value golfing and the biggest driving range on the Gold Coast.
Address: Cnr of Nerang Broadbeach Rd & Alabaster Dr, Carrara
Phone: 07 5594 4400
Website: www.emeraldlakesgolf.com.au
Carrara Gardens Golf Course
With flood lighting for night golf and a full length driving range, this 12-hole course is open to social play seven days a week.
Address: Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, Carrara
Phone: 07 5596 0404
Website: kdvsport.com
Carrara & Nerang Shopping Districts
- Carrara Markets
- Nerang River Plaza
- Nerang Fair
- Earle Plaza
- Nerang Mall
- Boonooroo Park Shopping Centre
Medical Facilities
- Carrara Medical Practice
- Emerald Lakes Medical Clinic
- Pappas Way Medical Centre
- Hinterland Medical Centre
- Highlands Health Centre
- Nerang Medical Centre
- Doctors @ Nerang Mall
- Nerang Family Medical Practice
- Centre Mark Medical Centre
History
Originally sugar and cotton plantations, Carrara and Nerang began when a site for the Nerang Township was allocated on a slope overlooking the river in 1865. Nerang was the administrative centre for the region back then with a courthouse, police station and a meeting place for local councillors. Gradually Southport assumed these roles though and Nerang and Carrara managed to survive quietly as the scenic heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Carrara & Nerang Retirement
- Melody Park Retirement Resort
- Earle Haven Retirement Village
- Golden Crest Manors
Images courtesy Tourism & Events Queensland, Tourism Australia, Destination Gold Coast & Getty Images
