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| established = 2002 |
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| near-e = [[Burleigh Waters, Queensland|Burleigh Waters]] |
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| postcode = 4227 |
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| near-sw = [[Reedy Creek, Queensland|Reedy Creek]] |
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| near-s = [[Andrews, Queensland|Andrews]] |
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| location3 = [[Brisbane CBD]] |
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| location4 = [[Tweed Heads, New South Wales|Tweed Heads]] |
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| elevation = 5 |
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Burleigh|Burleigh]] |
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| stategov2 = [[Electoral district of Mermaid Beach|Mermaid Beach]] |
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| fedgov = [[Division of McPherson|McPherson]] |
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| near-n = [[Robina, Queensland|Robina]] |
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| near-ne = [[Miami, Queensland|Miami]] |
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| near-e = [[Burleigh Waters, Queensland|Burleigh Waters]] |
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| near-sw = [[Reedy Creek, Queensland|Reedy Creek]] |
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'''Varsity Lakes''' is a [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] in the [[City of Gold Coast]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|46094|Varsity Lakes|suburb in City of Gold Coast|access-date=7 March 2022}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Varsity Lakes had a population of 16,493 people.<ref name=Census2021/> |
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The suburb was originally known as ''Stephens'' but in 2002 [[Stephens, Queensland|Stephens]], [[Andrews, Queensland|Andrews]] and a section of [[Robina, Queensland|Robina]] were amalgamated to form the new suburb of Varsity Lakes.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Geography == |
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[[File:Softly Haunting Melaleucas. Varsity Lakes Wetlands Reserve, Gold Coast, 2022.jpg|left|thumb|Melaleucas, Varsity Lakes Wetlands Reserve, 2022]] |
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The suburb is bounded to the west by the [[Pacific Motorway (Brisbane–Brunswick Heads)|Pacific Motorway]], to the south by Reedy Creek Road, and to the east by Mattocks Road and Bermuda Street.<ref name="globe" /> |
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The [[Gold Coast railway line]] enters the suburb from the north-west ([[Robina, Queensland|Robina]]) and runs immediately parallel and east of the motorway where the line terminates at [[Varsity Lakes railway station]] ({{coord|-28.0971|153.3993|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Varsity Lakes railway station}}).<ref name="railwaystations">{{Cite web |date=2 October 2020 |title=Railway stations and sidings - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005070354/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/transport-features-queensland-series/resource/84fff9a0-e315-4844-9c4d-63934562a9bd |archive-date=5 October 2020 |access-date=5 October 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref> |
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In 1873 [[Thomas Blacket Stephens]] purchased 6980 acres of the [[Gold Coast hinterland]] and would name the area Merrimac Estate. In 1981 the Minister for Environment, Valuation and Administrative Services renamed the area Stephens after Thomas Blacket. In 1999 the area between Stephens and [[Robina, Queensland|Robina]] was purchased by [[Delfin Lend Lease]] and development on the area named Varsity Lakes began. Man made lakes named Lake Orr and Lake Azzura were created and residential development followed. The success of the newly created area resulted in the suburbs Stephens, Andrews and some parts of Robina joining together in 2002 to become a new suburb named Varsity Lakes. |
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== History == |
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In 1873, former [[List of mayors and lord mayors of Brisbane|Mayor of Brisbane]] [[Thomas Blacket Stephens]]<ref name="qaq270">{{Citation |author1=Australian History Publishing Co |title=Queensland and Queenslanders : incorporating 'Prominent Queenslanders' |publication-date=1936 |publisher=Australian History Publishing Co |url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19162207 |page=270 |access-date=1 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002055740/http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19162207 |archive-date=2 October 2015 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }} — available [http://ncb.anu.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/Queensland%20and%20Queenslanders.pdf online] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216155301/http://ncb.anu.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/Queensland%20and%20Queenslanders.pdf |date=16 February 2017 }}</ref> purchased 6980 acres of swampy [[Gold Coast hinterland]] and began to drain the swamp to develop dairying naming his first dairy ''Hill View''. His son [[William Stephens (Australian politician)|William Stephens]] continued the drainage work and established the dairy ''Merrimac''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Merrimac history|url=https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/merrimac-history-2650.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404194455/https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/merrimac-history-2650.html|archive-date=4 April 2020|access-date=2020-09-27|website=[[Gold Coast City Council]]|language=en-au}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-08|title=History|url=https://merrimacshs.eq.edu.au/our-school/history|access-date=2020-09-27|website=Merrimac State High School|language=en|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927215023/https://merrimacshs.eq.edu.au/our-school/history|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In 1981, a southern section of the estate was officially named ''Stephens'' in 1981 in honour of Thomas Blacket Stephens.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The Varsity Lakes name came from a development by [[Delfin Lend Lease]]. Residents of the Varsity Lakes development have objected to being amalgamated into the same suburb as those from Stephens due to its history as a low socio-economic area. Fears were held by land owners that property values would drop. Some residents of the Varsity Lakes development threatened legal action against the developers to gain compensation. |
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In 1999, the area between Stephens and [[Robina, Queensland|Robina]] was purchased by [[Delfin Lend Lease]] and a real estate development known as Varsity Lakes began. Man-made lakes named Lake Orr and Lake Azzura were created and residential development followed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-01|title=Varsity Lakes|url=https://www.gcsr.com.au/2019/05/gold-coast-property-varsity-lakes/|access-date=2020-09-27|website=Gold Coast Property Sales & Rentals|language=en-AU|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927215928/https://www.gcsr.com.au/2019/05/gold-coast-property-varsity-lakes/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In the 12 months to September 2008, the median house price in Varsity Lakes was $477,500.<ref>[http://www.domain.com.au/Public/SuburbProfile.aspx?searchTerm=Varsity%20Lakes&mode=research/]</ref> |
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Varsity College opened on 1 January 2001.<ref name="qfhs">{{Citation |author1=Queensland Family History Society |title=Queensland schools past and present |publication-date=2010 |edition=Version 1.01 |publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]] |isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref> |
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==Educational Facilities== |
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In 2002, the suburbs of Stephens, Andrews and a portion of Robina were amalgamated to create a new suburb named Varsity Lakes after the development.<ref name=":0">{{Citation |author1=City of Gold Coast |title=Andrews History |date=21 January 2013 |url=https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/andrews-history-2569.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321065724/https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/andrews-history-2569.html |access-date=12 September 2020 |archive-date=21 March 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Varsity Lakes offers the full range of schooling from Kindergarten right through to Grade 12. Post high school education is also available. These services are available from the following Education Facilities: |
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In its current stage, Varsity Lakes has become a model urban community, with new standards of masterplanned development.{{cn|date=July 2024}} |
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* [[ABC Learning|ABC Learning Centre - Varsity Lakes]] |
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* [[Australian College Information Technology]] |
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* [[Goodstart Early Learning]] |
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* [[Varsity College]] |
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== Demographics == |
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In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Varsity Lakes had a population of 14,366 people, 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The median age of the Varsity Lakes population was 32 years, 5 years below the national median of 37. 61.1% of people living in Varsity Lakes were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 8.1%, England 4.8%, China 1.8%, South Africa 1.7%, Malaysia 1%. 76.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.3% Mandarin, 1.7% Cantonese, 1.1% Japanese, 1% Korean, 0.9% Arabic. The top responses for religious groups in Varsity Lakes by size were; [[Roman Catholic]] - 23.4%, [[Anglican]] - 16%, [[Uniting Church]] - 4.3%, [[Non-denominational Christian]] - 3.9%, [[Presbyterian]] - 3.1% and [[Buddhism]] - 2.3%. Remaining religions make up for less than two percent individually while "no religion" comprised 24.8%.<ref name=Census2011>{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC31697|access-date=11 March 2022|name=Varsity Lakes (SSC)|quick=on}}</ref> |
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Market Square offers a range of retail to the Varsity Lakes community. Major chains such as [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]], [[NightOwl Convenience Stores|Night Owl]] and [[IGA (Australian supermarket group)|IGA]] are all located in Market Square. Market Square also offers banks, beauty salons, bottle shops, chemists, dental care, gyms, real estates, restaurants and taverns. Christine Corner is another retail area located in Varsity Lakes which includes a second Subway, bakeries, beauty salons, betting agencies, bottle shops, medical centres, newsagents, petrol stations, restaurants, taverns and vets. |
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Varsity Lakes had a population of 15,026 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32962|name=Varsity Lakes (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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==Sporting Facilities== |
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In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Varsity Lakes had a population of 16,493 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL32931|name=Varsity Lakes (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref> |
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Majority of sporting facilities in Varsity Lakes are present in both the primary and secondary school campuses. Frascott Park also offers grass ovals and a basketball ring. Public facilities include: |
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== Education == |
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* Basketball Courts |
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Arcadia College was a private secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls. In 2015 Arcadia College combined its two campuses at [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]] and [[Palm Beach, Queensland|Palm Beach]] into a single campus at 1 Bellevue Drive ({{coord|-28.0795|153.4087|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Arcadia College (2015-2021)}}).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arcadia College |date=13 January 2015 |title=Exciting changes for Arcadia College 2015 |url=https://www.facebook.com/ArcadiaCollege/photos/a.156769684498783/393542724154810/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=Arcadia College Facebook page |language=en}}</ref><ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arcadia College |url=https://arcadia.qld.edu.au/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305175158/https://arcadia.qld.edu.au/ |archive-date=5 March 2022 |access-date=2022-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018 the school had an enrolment of 188 students with 20 teachers (19 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018" /> In January 2021, the school relocated to 12 Centreline Place, Robina.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2021 |title=Changes to the Register of Non-State Schools (Qld) |url=https://nssab.qld.edu.au/Pdf/changes-to-register-0121.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302070924/https://nssab.qld.edu.au/Pdf/changes-to-register-0121.pdf |archive-date=2 March 2022 |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=Non-State Schools Accreditation Board |page=1}}</ref> |
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* Grass Ovals |
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* Tennis Courts |
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Varsity College is a government primary and secondary (Prep to 12) school for boys and girls.<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web |date=9 July 2018 |title=State and non-state school details |url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |archive-date=21 November 2018 |access-date=21 November 2018 |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-03 |title=Varsity College |url=https://varsitycollege.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Varsity College |language=en |archive-date=15 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415234054/http://www.varsitycollege.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 3,269 students with 243 teachers (223 full-time equivalent) and 107 non-teaching staff (80 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2018 |url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |access-date=28 January 2020 |publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]] |archive-date=27 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx |url-status=live }}</ref> It includes a [[special education]] program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" /> The school has two sites:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-17 |title=Campuses |url=https://varsitycollege.eq.edu.au/facilities/campuses |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Varsity College |language=en |archive-date=3 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303174218/https://varsitycollege.eq.edu.au/facilities/campuses |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Sports House=== |
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* the primary school campus at 1 Bridgewater Drive ({{Coord|-28.0883|153.4101|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Varsity College (primary school)}}) |
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The Varsity Lakes Sports House is a precinct for [[water sports]] opened in 2012 and was created by Delphin Lend Lease, [[Gold Coast City Council]] and Varsity Lakes Community Limited. The centre has a heavy emphasis on [[Rowing]] but also caters for [[Canoeing]], [[Kayaking]], [[Sailing]] and [[Dragon Boat|Dragon Boating]]. |
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* the secondary school campus at 198 Varsity Parade ({{coord|-28.0781|153.4116|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Varsity College (secondary school)}}) |
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The suburb is also served by two other primary schools: Caningeraba State School in neighbouring [[Burleigh Waters, Queensland|Burleigh Waters]] to the east and Robina State School in neighbouring [[Robina, Queensland|Robina]] to the north-west. It is also served by [[Miami State High School]] in neighbouring [[Miami, Queensland|Miami]] to the north-east.<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=11 March 2022}}</ref> |
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==Public transport== |
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Regular bus services are provided by local company [[Surfside Buslines]]. These run seven days a week and provide connections to the main coastal services and to [[Robina railway station|Robina Railway Station]]. These bus services are operated as part of [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|TransLink]], an integrated public transport network. |
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== Religion == |
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It was announced in the 2006/07 Queensland State Budget that the Gold Coast rail line was to be extended through to Varsity Lakes at a cost of $39.6 million.<ref>[http://www.budget.qld.gov.au/regional-budget-statements/south-coast_2006-07.rtf]</ref> The [[Varsity Lakes railway station]] was opened in December, 2009. The eventual cost was $300 million.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=''Courier Mail''|title=Robina-Varsity Lakes rail extension state's most expensive|author=Greg Stolz |url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26480932-3102,00.html|accessdate=31 January 2010|date=14 December 2009}}</ref> |
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Varsity Lakes offers several [[Christianity|Christian]] places of worship. These include: |
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* Elevation Church<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=The 12 best churches in the Gold Coast |url=https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/122061/best-churches-in-gold-coast |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Wanderlog}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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* Glow Church<ref name=":1" /> |
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* Hope Church Australia<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-09 |title=Hope Church Australia |url=https://hopechurchaustralia.com/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=hopechurchaustralia.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> |
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* Metro Church{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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== Retail == |
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[[File:Lake Orr and houses 3 in Varsity Lakes, Queensland.jpg|thumb|Lake Orr and houses, 2015]] |
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Market Square offers a range of retail to the Varsity Lakes community. Major chains such as [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]], [[NightOwl Convenience Stores|Night Owl]] and [[IGA (Australian supermarket group)|IGA]] are all located in Market Square. Market Square also offers banks, beauty salons, bottle shops, chemists, dental care, gyms, real estates, restaurants and taverns.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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Christine Corner is another retail area located in Varsity Lakes which includes a second Subway, a second Night Owl, bakeries, beauty salons, betting agencies, bottle shops, medical centres, newsagents, petrol stations, restaurants, taverns and vets.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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== Sporting facilities == |
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The majority of sporting facilities in Varsity Lakes are present in both the primary and secondary school campuses. |
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The Varsity Lakes Sports House is a precinct for [[water sports]] opened in 2012 and was created by Delphin Lend Lease, Gold Coast City Council and Varsity Lakes Community Limited.{{cn|date=November 2023}} |
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In 2008 the Varsity Lakes Skate Park (officially known as Janette Green Park) underwent a $1 million revamp. On 17 March 2009 skating legend [[Tony Hawk]] visited the skate park and commented "We just go wherever the skate parks are and you've got a great skate park here."<ref name="Tony Hawk wows his fans">{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Jack|title=Tony Hawk wows his fans|url=http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2009/03/18/60375_gold-coast-top-story.html|access-date=19 November 2012|newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin|date=18 March 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321041746/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2009/03/18/60375_gold-coast-top-story.html|archive-date=21 March 2009|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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Central Park offers undercover gym facilities, a grass oval with [[Australian rules football]] posts and basketball courts. In December 2017 an undercover outdoor gym was opened at Central Park which includes a basketball court fitted with lights allowing for nighttime use.<ref name="20 CCTV cameras installed throughout Gold Coast CBD">{{cite news|last=Robbemond|first=Amanda|title=20 CCTV cameras installed throughout Gold Coast CBD and suburb|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/council/20-cctv-cameras-installed-throughout-gold-coast-cbd-and-suburb/news-story/cf7c7bace6122a4ef6d6b73f9cf0f27b|access-date=22 December 2017|newspaper=Gold Coast Bulletin|date=22 December 2017|archive-date=5 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105220343/http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/council/20-cctv-cameras-installed-throughout-gold-coast-cbd-and-suburb/news-story/cf7c7bace6122a4ef6d6b73f9cf0f27b|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The Varsity Lakes Community Centre regularly hosts sporting group activities; including aerobics, fitness, walking and table tennis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.varsitylakes.org.au/centre-activities|title=Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre - Activities & Programs|website=www.varsitylakes.org.au|language=en-gb|access-date=21 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226114034/http://www.varsitylakes.org.au/centre-activities|archive-date=26 February 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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== Public transport == |
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[[File:Varsity Lakes Railway Station, Queensland, Apr 2012.JPG|thumb|right|Varsity Lakes Railway Station]] |
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[[Kinetic Group#Queensland|Kinetic Group]] operate a number of bus services though the suburb that connect Varsity Lakes to [[Robina, Queensland|Robina]], [[Broadbeach, Queensland|Broadbeach]] and [[Tweed Heads, New South Wales|Tweed Heads]]. [[Queensland Rail]] operates a [[Queensland Rail City network|City Train]] line that runs from [[Central railway station, Brisbane|Central Railway Station]], [[Brisbane]] through to the Gold Coast, terminating at [[Varsity Lakes railway station|Varsity Lakes Railway Station]]. Trains depart the station every half-hour and operate until late, seven days a week. Both Queensland Rail and Kinetic Group are under contract by [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|Translink]] who operate an integrated ticketing system throughout [[South East Queensland]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Varsity Lakes, Queensland}} |
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* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/varsity-lakes University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Varsity Lakes] |
* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/varsity-lakes University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Varsity Lakes] |
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* [http://varsitylakes.com/ Varsity Lakes] |
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| Coordinates | 28°05′17″S 153°24′35″E / 28.08806°S 153.40972°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 16,493 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,795/km2 (7,240/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4227 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal division(s) | McPherson | ||||||||||||||
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Varsity Lakes is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Varsity Lakes had a population of 16,493 people.[1]
The suburb was originally known as Stephens but in 2002 Stephens, Andrews and a section of Robina were amalgamated to form the new suburb of Varsity Lakes.[3]
Geography
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The suburb is bounded to the west by the Pacific Motorway, to the south by Reedy Creek Road, and to the east by Mattocks Road and Bermuda Street.[4]
The Gold Coast railway line enters the suburb from the north-west (Robina) and runs immediately parallel and east of the motorway where the line terminates at Varsity Lakes railway station (28°05′50″S 153°23′57″E / 28.0971°S 153.3993°E).[5]
History
[edit]In 1873, former Mayor of Brisbane Thomas Blacket Stephens[6] purchased 6980 acres of swampy Gold Coast hinterland and began to drain the swamp to develop dairying naming his first dairy Hill View. His son William Stephens continued the drainage work and established the dairy Merrimac.[7][8]
In 1981, a southern section of the estate was officially named Stephens in 1981 in honour of Thomas Blacket Stephens.[3]
In 1999, the area between Stephens and Robina was purchased by Delfin Lend Lease and a real estate development known as Varsity Lakes began. Man-made lakes named Lake Orr and Lake Azzura were created and residential development followed.[9]
Varsity College opened on 1 January 2001.[10]
In 2002, the suburbs of Stephens, Andrews and a portion of Robina were amalgamated to create a new suburb named Varsity Lakes after the development.[3]
In its current stage, Varsity Lakes has become a model urban community, with new standards of masterplanned development.[citation needed]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2011 census, Varsity Lakes had a population of 14,366 people, 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The median age of the Varsity Lakes population was 32 years, 5 years below the national median of 37. 61.1% of people living in Varsity Lakes were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 8.1%, England 4.8%, China 1.8%, South Africa 1.7%, Malaysia 1%. 76.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.3% Mandarin, 1.7% Cantonese, 1.1% Japanese, 1% Korean, 0.9% Arabic. The top responses for religious groups in Varsity Lakes by size were; Roman Catholic - 23.4%, Anglican - 16%, Uniting Church - 4.3%, Non-denominational Christian - 3.9%, Presbyterian - 3.1% and Buddhism - 2.3%. Remaining religions make up for less than two percent individually while "no religion" comprised 24.8%.[11]
In the 2016 census, Varsity Lakes had a population of 15,026 people.[12]
In the 2021 census, Varsity Lakes had a population of 16,493 people.[1]
Bildung
[edit]Arcadia College was a private secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls. In 2015 Arcadia College combined its two campuses at Southport and Palm Beach into a single campus at 1 Bellevue Drive (28°04′46″S 153°24′31″E / 28.0795°S 153.4087°E).[13][14][15] In 2018 the school had an enrolment of 188 students with 20 teachers (19 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).[16] In January 2021, the school relocated to 12 Centreline Place, Robina.[17]
Varsity College is a government primary and secondary (Prep to 12) school for boys and girls.[14][18] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 3,269 students with 243 teachers (223 full-time equivalent) and 107 non-teaching staff (80 full-time equivalent).[16] It includes a special education program.[14] The school has two sites:[19]
- the primary school campus at 1 Bridgewater Drive (28°05′18″S 153°24′36″E / 28.0883°S 153.4101°E)
- the secondary school campus at 198 Varsity Parade (28°04′41″S 153°24′42″E / 28.0781°S 153.4116°E)
The suburb is also served by two other primary schools: Caningeraba State School in neighbouring Burleigh Waters to the east and Robina State School in neighbouring Robina to the north-west. It is also served by Miami State High School in neighbouring Miami to the north-east.[4]
Religion
[edit]Varsity Lakes offers several Christian places of worship. These include:
- Elevation Church[20]
- Glow Church[20]
- Hope Church Australia[21][20]
- Metro Church[citation needed]
Einzelhandel
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Market Square offers a range of retail to the Varsity Lakes community. Major chains such as Subway, Night Owl and IGA are all located in Market Square. Market Square also offers banks, beauty salons, bottle shops, chemists, dental care, gyms, real estates, restaurants and taverns.[citation needed]
Christine Corner is another retail area located in Varsity Lakes which includes a second Subway, a second Night Owl, bakeries, beauty salons, betting agencies, bottle shops, medical centres, newsagents, petrol stations, restaurants, taverns and vets.[citation needed]
Sporting facilities
[edit]The majority of sporting facilities in Varsity Lakes are present in both the primary and secondary school campuses.
The Varsity Lakes Sports House is a precinct for water sports opened in 2012 and was created by Delphin Lend Lease, Gold Coast City Council and Varsity Lakes Community Limited.[citation needed]
In 2008 the Varsity Lakes Skate Park (officially known as Janette Green Park) underwent a $1 million revamp. On 17 March 2009 skating legend Tony Hawk visited the skate park and commented "We just go wherever the skate parks are and you've got a great skate park here."[22]
Central Park offers undercover gym facilities, a grass oval with Australian rules football posts and basketball courts. In December 2017 an undercover outdoor gym was opened at Central Park which includes a basketball court fitted with lights allowing for nighttime use.[23]
The Varsity Lakes Community Centre regularly hosts sporting group activities; including aerobics, fitness, walking and table tennis.[24]
Public transport
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Kinetic Group operate a number of bus services though the suburb that connect Varsity Lakes to Robina, Broadbeach and Tweed Heads. Queensland Rail operates a City Train line that runs from Central Railway Station, Brisbane through to the Gold Coast, terminating at Varsity Lakes Railway Station. Trains depart the station every half-hour and operate until late, seven days a week. Both Queensland Rail and Kinetic Group are under contract by Translink who operate an integrated ticketing system throughout South East Queensland.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Varsity Lakes (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Varsity Lakes – suburb in City of Gold Coast (entry 46094)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ a b c City of Gold Coast (21 January 2013), Andrews History, archived from the original on 21 March 2020, retrieved 12 September 2020
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Railway stations and sidings - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 2 October 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Australian History Publishing Co (1936), Queensland and Queenslanders : incorporating 'Prominent Queenslanders', Australian History Publishing Co, p. 270, archived from the original on 2 October 2015, retrieved 1 October 2015 — available online Archived 16 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Merrimac history". Gold Coast City Council. Archived from the original on 4 April 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "History". Merrimac State High School. 8 January 2019. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Varsity Lakes". Gold Coast Property Sales & Rentals. 1 May 2019. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Varsity Lakes (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Varsity Lakes (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ Arcadia College (13 January 2015). "Exciting changes for Arcadia College 2015". Arcadia College Facebook page. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Arcadia College". Archived from the original on 5 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ a b "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Changes to the Register of Non-State Schools (Qld)" (PDF). Non-State Schools Accreditation Board. 27 January 2021. p. 1. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Varsity College". Varsity College. 3 September 2019. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Campuses". Varsity College. 17 December 2019. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "The 12 best churches in the Gold Coast". Wanderlog. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Hope Church Australia". hopechurchaustralia.com. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Campbell, Jack (18 March 2009). "Tony Hawk wows his fans". Gold Coast Bulletin. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ Robbemond, Amanda (22 December 2017). "20 CCTV cameras installed throughout Gold Coast CBD and suburb". Gold Coast Bulletin. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre - Activities & Programs". www.varsitylakes.org.au. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
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