Carrara, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carrara Gold Coast, Queensland
Hickey Way, 2015
Carrara Location in Queensland
Population	12,060 (2016 census)
• Density	868/km2 (2,250/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4211
Area	13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	8.8 km (5 mi) WSW of Surfers Paradise 9.5 km (6 mi) SW of Southport 74.4 km (46 mi) SSE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gold Coast City
State electorate(s)	Gaven
Federal Division(s)	Moncrieff
Suburbs around Carrara: Highland Park Nerang Ashmore Worongary Carrara Benowa Worongary Merrimac Broadbeach Waters Clear Island Waters

Carrara is a suburb located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Gold Coast. In 2016, about 12,060 people lived in Carrara. It is well-known for its many sports facilities and golf courses.

People of Carrara

In 2011, there were 11,569 people living in Carrara. Slightly more than half were female. The average age was 38 years old. This was just one year older than the average age for all of Australia.

Most people (66%) living in Carrara were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include:

• New Zealand (9.5%)
• England (5.1%)
• South Africa (1.3%)
• Japan (0.9%)
• Scotland (0.8%)

English was the main language spoken at home by 85% of residents. Other languages spoken included Japanese, Mandarin, German, French, and Italian.

History of Carrara

Carrara's story began in the early 1860s. At that time, a company called the Manchester Cotton Company used the land as a cotton plantation.

Over time, the area changed a lot. Today, Carrara is famous for its many golf courses and other sports places. There are at least five golf courses in the area. In 1987, a Japanese company built the Palm Meadows golf course and country club. This was a big project costing $50 million.

Carrara also played a very important role in the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Its main sports area was the central venue for many events.

Sports and Fun in Carrara

Carrara is a hub for sports! It has a large area called the Carrara Sports Precinct. This area is on Nerang−Broadbeach Road. It includes the Carrara Stadium and the Carrara Indoor Stadium.

Carrara Stadium

A view of the field and grandstand at Carrara Stadium.

The Carrara Stadium is home to the Gold Coast Suns. This is an Australian rules football team that plays in the AFL. The stadium is also used for T20 cricket games. The Brisbane Heat men's and women's cricket teams sometimes play here.

Other Sports Facilities

Carrara was once home to the Gold Coast Rollers. This was a basketball team that played in the National Basketball League.

You can also find the Magic United F.C. soccer team in Carrara. Plus, there are the Palm Meadows and Emerald Lakes golf courses for golf lovers.

Commonwealth Games Host

The Carrara Sports Precinct was the main place for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Many sports were held there, including:

• Athletics
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Gymnastics

Schools in Carrara

Carrara has several schools, mostly private ones.

Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College is a private school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of primary school) all the way to Year 12 (the last year of high school). The school is located on Birmingham Road. In 2018, it had about 1,580 students. The school describes itself as Christian, but it doesn't belong to one specific church.

Josiah College

Josiah College is another private school in Carrara. It is a special school for boys and girls who are on the autism spectrum. It teaches students from Year 2 to Year 12. This school is located on Emerald Lakes Drive and is run by Emmanuel College.

Australian International Islamic College

The Australian International Islamic College also has a campus in Carrara. It is a private school for students from Prep to Year 12. This campus is on Chisholm Road. The main campus of this school is in Brisbane.

Nearby Government Schools

Carrara itself does not have any government-run schools. Students living in Carrara often go to government schools in nearby suburbs.

• Primary Schools: Nerang State School, Ashmore State School, Merrimac State School, Worongary State School, and William Duncan State School in Highland Park.
• Secondary Schools: Nerang State High School, Benowa State High School, and Merrimac State High School.

Images for kids

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  Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service facility (2021).

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  Opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium