Miami, Queensland
| Miami Gold Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Nobby Beach at Miami, looking north towards Surfers Paradise | |||||||||||||||
  Miami | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°04′03″S 153°26′12″E / 28.0675°S 153.4366°ECoordinates: 28°04′03″S 153°26′12″E / 28.0675°S 153.4366°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 6,843 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,280/km2 (5,910/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1920s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4220 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.0 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast (Division 12) | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Moncrieff | ||||||||||||||
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Miami is a coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Miami had a population of 6,843 people.[1]
Geography[]
Miami is located along the Gold Coast Highway, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Surfers Paradise and 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of the Queensland / New South Wales border at Coolangatta/Tweed Heads.
The town of North Burleigh is located within the suburb (28°03′55″S 153°26′34″E / 28.0652°S 153.4427°E).[3]
Miami has the following mountains:
- North Nobby (28°03′43″S 153°26′26″E / 28.0619°S 153.4406°E) 46 metres (151 ft)[4][5]
- South Nobby (Little Burleigh) (28°04′20″S 153°26′47″E / 28.0721°S 153.4465°E) 7 metres (23 ft)[4][6]
Miami has the following beaches:
- Nobby Beach (28°03′42″S 153°26′35″E / 28.0618°S 153.4431°E) extending north to Mermaid Beach[7]
- Miami Beach (28°04′10″S 153°26′43″E / 28.0695°S 153.4453°E)[7]
- North Burleigh Beach (28°04′29″S 153°26′50″E / 28.0748°S 153.4472°E) extening south to Burleigh Heads[7]
Its commercial activity is mainly confined to the Gold Coast Highway and there is some light industry around Christine Avenue.
The Gold Coast Highway runs north to south through Miami, with Christine Avenue and Pacific Avenue connecting to the west. The nearest train station is located at Robina, approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of Miami.
The Gold Coast Airport is approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Miami.
History[]
The history of Miami can be dated back to the early 1920s when prospective investors were looking over plans for a new real estate development called ‘Miami Shore’ at North Burleigh. The investors built their wooden or fibro bungalows on estates such as this, or rented their cottages to holiday makers. They could also stay in the Hotel Miami which opened in 1925 by E. H. Berry. After the Great Depression, the community developed with construction of tennis courts and the Pizzey Park Sporting Complex. The Miami State High School opened in 1963.
Australian Musician John Farnham's 1988 music video for the top-10 song "Two Strong Hearts" was filmed outside the famous "Miami Ice" factory at 2015 Gold Coast Highway, Miami.[8]
| Age | Suburb of Miami | Queensland Average |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 14 years | 13.6% | 20.8% |
| 15 to 44 years | 45.6% | 43.4% |
| 45 to 64 years | 24.8% | 24.0% |
| 65 years plus | 16.0% | 11.9% |
In the 2016 census, Miami had a population of 6,843 people.[1]
Heritage listings[]
Merrimac has a number of heritage sites, including:
- 2171 Gold Coast Highway: Miami State High School Sign [9]
Education[]
Miami State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 2137-2205 Gold Coast Highway (28°03′46″S 153°26′16″E / 28.0628°S 153.4378°E).[10][11] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 1255 students with 103 teachers (100 full-time equivalent) and 62 non-teaching staff (45 full-time equivalent).[12] It includes a special education program.[10][13]
Amenities[]
Pizzey Park is a major Gold Coast sporting and recreational located at 80 Pacific Avenue.[14]
A number of well-known sporting teams represent the local area, including the Burleigh Bears, the Eastern Cobras, and .
Transport[]
Miami has two high frequency bus service that run at intervals of 8–15 minutes during peak times. Buses that travel through the suburb are: 700 Broadbeach South - Tweed Heads (the 700 gets extend to the Gold Coast University Hospital between 12am-5am weekdays), 777 Broadbeach South - Gold Coast Airport (777 is an express bus route) and the TX1 Tweed Heads - Dream World (TX1 is a theme park express service only). All bus services on the Gold Coast are provided by Surfside Buslines under contract by Translink, a subsidiary of the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
References[]
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Miami (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Miami – suburb in City of Gold Coast (entry 46064)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "North Burleigh – town in City of Gold Coast (entry 47764)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "North Nobby – mountain in Gold Coast City (entry 24686)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "South Nobby – mountain in Gold Coast City (entry 31507)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Mountain ranges beaches and sea passages - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ John Farnham – Two Strong Hearts Archived 10 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. YouTube music video. Retrieved on 17 January 2013.
- ^ Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - A to M, pp. 77-78
- ^ a b "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Miami State High School". Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Miami SHS - Special Education Program". Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Pizzey Park". Gold Coast City Council. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
Sources[]
- "Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - A to M" (PDF). Gold Coast City Council. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
External links[]
- "Miami". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
- Map of Miami
- Suburbs of the Gold Coast, Queensland
- Coastline of Queensland