Mount Nathan, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Nathan Queensland
Nathanvale Road, 2016
Mount Nathan Location in Queensland
Population	1,375 (2021 census)
• Density	94.2/km2 (244/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4211
Area	14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	11.7 km (7 mi) NW of Nerang 19.6 km (12 mi) W of Southport 21.7 km (13 mi) WNW of Surfers Paradise 70.3 km (44 mi) S of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Gaven Theodore
Federal Division(s)	Wright
Suburbs around Mount Nathan: Guanaba Guanaba Maudsland Clagiraba Mount Nathan Nerang Clagiraba Advancetown Nerang

Mount Nathan is a quiet, rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Gold Coast region. In 2021, about 1,375 people called Mount Nathan home. It's a place with more open spaces and nature than a busy city.

Exploring Mount Nathan's Location

Mount Nathan is found in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland. This area is behind the famous beaches of the Gold Coast. It's a green, hilly place in South East Queensland.

Two main roads help people get around Mount Nathan. Mount Nathan Road runs along the eastern edge. It then goes through the area from the north-east to the west. This road is an important way to reach the Scenic Rim Region. Another road, Nerang–Murwillumbah Road, touches the south-eastern boundary.

A Look at Mount Nathan's Past

Mount Nathan has a short but interesting history. One notable event was the opening of Silkwood Steiner School. This school first welcomed students in 1997.

Who Lives in Mount Nathan?

Let's look at the people who live in Mount Nathan. In 2016, there were 1,214 residents. About half were female (49.7%) and half were male (50.3%). The average age of people in Mount Nathan was 41 years old. This was a little older than the national average age of 38.

Most people (76.1%) living in Mount Nathan were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born included England (6.5%) and New Zealand (5.0%). Most residents (91.6%) spoke only English at home. A few other languages were spoken, like Mandarin and Japanese. By 2021, the population of Mount Nathan had grown to 1,375 people.

Learning in Mount Nathan

Mount Nathan has one school called Silkwood Steiner School. It's a private school for both boys and girls. Students can attend from Prep (the year before Year 1) all the way up to Year 12. The school is located on Shepherd Hill Lane. In 2017, about 575 students were enrolled there. They were taught by 44 teachers.

There are no government-run schools directly in Mount Nathan. Students who attend government schools usually go to nearby towns. The closest primary schools are in Tamborine Mountain, Oxenford, and Nerang. For high school, the nearest government option is Nerang State High School in Nerang.