Bundall, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bundall Gold Coast, Queensland
Aerial view of Bundall from the north looking south (racecourse centre, sewerage works right), 2005
Bundall Location in Gold Coast, Australia
Population	4,895 (2021 census)
• Density	1,255/km2 (3,250/sq mi)
Established	1862
Postcode(s)	4217
Elevation	2 m (7 ft)
Area	3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	2.6 km (2 mi) SE of Surfers Paradise 6.0 km (4 mi) S of Southport 76.9 km (48 mi) SSE of Brisbane 30 km (19 mi) N of Tweed Heads
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Surfers Paradise Southport
Federal Division(s)	Moncrieff
Suburbs around Bundall: Ashmore Southport Surfers Paradise Benowa Bundall Surfers Paradise Benowa Broadbeach Waters Broadbeach Waters

Bundall is a suburb located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It's a busy area with homes, shops, and important community places. In 2021, about 4,895 people lived here.

Exploring Bundall's Location

Bundall is surrounded by different areas and natural features. To the north, you'll find Slayter Road. Bundall Road is on its eastern side. The Nerang River flows along its south-east and southern edges. There's also a canal from the Nerang River that forms its south-west and western borders.

Neighbourhoods in Bundall

Sorrento is a neighbourhood located in the southern part of Bundall. It got its name from a big housing project built along the Nerang River. This project created many homes, some right on the water and others a bit further back. The northern part of Bundall, near the canals, also has many houses.

What You'll Find in Bundall

Bundall has a mix of different areas. You'll see commercial buildings, which are places for businesses, north of Ashmore Road and west of Bundall Road. The middle of the suburb has important community facilities. These include the Southport Racecourse, also known as Aquis Park, where horse races are held. There's also a water treatment facility that helps manage the city's water.

Bundall's Past: A Brief History

The name Bundall comes from an Aboriginal word. It refers to a type of prickly vine found in the area.

Early Settlement and Farming

The first European settler in Bundall was Edmund Henry Price in 1862. He started a sugarcane farm here. The sugarcane was processed at a nearby mill. Later, the land was used for dairy farming before it was developed for houses and businesses.

Schools and Community

Bundall Provisional School opened its doors on 21 September 1885. It later changed its name to Benowa Provisional School in 1900. Then, in 1909, it became Benowa State School.

In 1965, Greek residents on the Gold Coast started a community group. Their goal was to build a Greek Orthodox Church. The first St Anna Greek Orthodox Church was built in 1978 on land given by Peter Vaggelas. The current St Anna's Church, located on Crombie Avenue, was built on land donated by Jim Raptis.

Who Lives in Bundall?

In 2016, Bundall had 4,523 residents. The average age was 42 years old, which is a bit older than the national average. Most people (65.5%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand (7.4%) and England (4.4%).

About 80% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin (3.1%). When it came to religion, the most common answers were No Religion (28.7%), Catholic (24.1%), and Anglican (21.1%). By 2021, the population of Bundall had grown to 4,895 people.

Places of Historical Importance

Bundall has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage sites.

• 8 Elliott Street: This is where the Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society Grounds are located. 

Slatyer Avenue: A Tribute to Heroes

Family members at the dedication of the Southport Park Streets Heritage sign on 11 November 2012

The Slatyer entries on the Southport Park Streets Heritage Sign

Slatyer Avenue is one of eleven streets in the area named after young men who died serving in World War II. When the Bradbrook family's farm in Bundall was divided into housing blocks in the 1950s, Slatyer Avenue was named after two brothers, Allan and Gordon Slatyer. They were the only children of Francis and Hilda Slatyer from Surfers Paradise.

Allan was an RAAF aircraftman. He died in a training accident in 1941 when he was 18 years old. Gordon was an AIF infantry soldier. He was killed in action in 1942 in El Alamein, Egypt, at the age of 22.

Learning in and Around Bundall

There are no schools directly in Bundall. However, there are several schools very close by in neighbouring suburbs.

• Primary Schools:

* Surfers Paradise State School (in Surfers Paradise) * Benowa State School (in Benowa) * Bellevue Park State School (in Ashmore)

• Secondary Schools:

* Benowa State High School (in Benowa) * Keebra Park State High School (in Southport)

Sports and Recreation

Bundall is home to the Bundall Iceland Ice Rink. This is where the Bartercard Gold Coast Blue Tongues ice hockey club plays. They are Queensland's only team in the Australian Ice Hockey League.

Community Places

St Anna's Greek Orthodox Church is located at 31A Crombie Avenue. The church celebrates its special feast days on July 25, September 9, and December 9.

Famous People from Bundall

Some well-known people have lived in Bundall, including:

• Justin Hickey, a businessman and generous supporter of charities.