Paradise Point, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paradise Point Gold Coast, Queensland
Houses on Sovereign Islands
Paradise Point Location in Queensland
Population	6,536 (2016 census)
• Density	1,021/km2 (2,640/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4216
Area	6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	15.1 km (9 mi) N of Surfers Paradise 68 km (42 mi) SE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Broadwater
Federal Division(s)	Fadden
Suburbs around Paradise Point: Hope Island Southern Moreton Bay Islands Southern Moreton Bay Islands Helensvale Paradise Point South Stradbroke Coombabah Hollywell South Stradbroke

Paradise Point is a coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Paradise Point had a population of 6,536 people.

Activities

The esplanade parklands along the east side of the suburb makes it a locally popular area for casual waterfront park picnics and recreation. As part of a Gold Coast parks upgrade the local esplanade acquired new children's playground, public amenities, barbecue facilities and picnic shelters.

Outdoor Arts & Crafts markets are held on fourth Sunday of each month from 7am to 2pm, at The Esplanade Parklands.

There is a community based, not-for-profit sailing club, senior citizens' association and community centre. The suburb has a Bowls Club with a covered green.

Education

There are no schools in Paradise Point. The nearest schools is Coombabah State School (primary) and Coombabah State High School (secondary), both in neighbouring Coombabah to the south-west.

Notable residents

• Arthur Beetson
• Clive Palmer
• Lorraine Hatton, OAM