Biggera Waters, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Biggera Waters City of Gold Coast, Queensland
The Broadwater foreshore at Biggera Waters
Biggera Waters Location in Gold Coast, Australia
Population	9,973 (2021 census)
• Density	2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4216
Area	3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.3 km (3 mi) N of Southport 9.0 km (6 mi) N of Surfers Paradise 70.0 km (43 mi) SE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Broadwater Bonney
Federal Division(s)	Moncrieff
Suburbs around Biggera Waters: Coombabah Runaway Bay The Broadwater Coombabah Biggera Waters The Broadwater Arundel Labrador The Broadwater

Biggera Waters is a lovely coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beautiful waterside views and friendly community. In 2021, about 9,973 people called Biggera Waters home.

Exploring Biggera Waters' Location

Biggera Waters is found on the western side of the Broadwater. The Broadwater is a large, calm body of water perfect for boating and water sports. Across the Broadwater, you can see islands like South Stradbroke Island and Wave Break Island.

A creek called Biggera Creek also flows through the suburb. It starts in the south and then flows east. Finally, it joins the Broadwater.

What's in a Name?

The name "Biggera" comes from the Yugambeh language. This language was spoken by the local Aboriginal people. The word "Bigera" means "red iron bark tree," which is a type of eucalyptus tree.

A Look Back at Biggera Waters' History

Biggera Waters started to be settled in the late 1800s. Families who fished and farmed lived here. One important local landowner was John Siganto. He built a house called "Finis," which means "The End" in Latin.

Early Developments

Land was first offered for sale in August 1883. This helped the area grow. A special area for a school was set aside in 1889. However, the Biggera Waters State School didn't open until much later, on January 27, 1970.

In 1937, there were plans to build an aerodrome, which is like a small airport. It was meant for both land planes and sea planes. But this project stopped because of World War II. After the war, the site wasn't suitable anymore.

Growth and New Connections

Biggera Waters grew a lot in the 1950s. More land was sold for homes and businesses. By 1954, one part of the area was even called "Angler's Paradise."

For many years, there was a way to cross Biggera Creek. But in 1960, a new bridge was built. This bridge made it easier for people to develop the northern side of the creek.

Who Lives in Biggera Waters?

In 2021, Biggera Waters had a population of 9,973 people. A few years earlier, in 2016, there were 8,534 people. About 56.5% of people were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand and England. Most people spoke English at home.

Learning in Biggera Waters

Biggera Waters State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's a government school for both boys and girls. In 2018, the school had 880 students. It also has a special education program.

There isn't a high school right in Biggera Waters. Students usually go to secondary schools in nearby areas. These include Coombabah State High School or Southport State High School.

Fun Things to Do and See

Food court, Harbour Town shopping centre

One popular spot is the Harbour Town factory outlet mall. It's a great place to find deals on clothes and other items. It's located on Brisbane Road.

Biggera Waters also has many parks where you can relax and play. Some of these parks include:

• Apex Park
• Harley Park
• Perry Park
• Quota Park
• Santo Family Park

These parks offer green spaces for everyone to enjoy.