Tugun, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tugun Gold Coast, Queensland
Lifeguard lookout tower on Tugun Beach, 2013
Tugun Location in Queensland
Population	6,588 (2016 census)
• Density	2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4224
Elevation	0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Area	3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	5.1 km (3 mi) NW of Coolangatta 19.9 km (12 mi) S of Surfers Paradise 24.0 km (15 mi) S of Southport 97 km (60 mi) SE of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Gold Coast
State electorate(s)	Currumbin
Federal Division(s)	McPherson
Suburbs around Tugun: Currumbin Waters Currumbin Coral Sea Currumbin Waters Tugun Coral Sea Cobaki Lakes (NSW) Cobaki Lakes (NSW) Bilinga

Tugun ( TOO-gən) is a beach-side coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Tugun had a population of 6,588 people.

It borders New South Wales. Locals refer to the suburb as Tugz (pronounced choo-gs).

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Tugun recorded a population of 5,976 people, 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The median age of the Tugun population was 39 years, 2 years above the national median of 37. 76.1% of people living in Tugun were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 5.3%, England 4%, Scotland 0.6%, Japan 0.6%, Canada 0.5%. 89.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% Japanese, 0.5% Portuguese, 0.4% Italian, 0.4% Mandarin, 0.3% Spanish.

Landmarks

Offshore from Tugun is the Gold Coast Desalination Plant. Other landmarks in the suburb include the Tugun Tavern, Tugun Surf Life Saving Club and Flat Rock.

The owner of the Jolly Swagman motel suggested the name "Golden Four Drive" for the section of the former Brisbane to Sydney Highway located closest to the beaches. A new Highway was constructed further to the west and the local Council consulted with the community for suggestions about naming the bypassed section of the older highway. "Golden Four" was a local name that referred to the four southern golden beaches of Tugun, Bilinga, North Kirra and Kirra beaches.

Sport and recreation

A number of well-known sporting teams represent the local area, including the Tugun Seahawks, the local rugby league club who play home games at Betty Diamond Complex.

Images for kids

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  The M1 at Tugun, 2013

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  Homes in the sandhills of Tugun Beach, 1926