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| name = Tugun |
| name = Tugun |
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| city = [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] |
| city = [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] |
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| state = qld |
| state = qld |
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| image = Tugun lifeguard post.jpg |
| image = Tugun lifeguard post.jpg |
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| caption = Lifeguard lookout tower on Tugun Beach, 2013 |
| caption = Lifeguard lookout tower on Tugun Beach, 2013 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|-28.1488|153.4936|type:city_region:AU-QLD|display=inline,title|name=Tugun (centre of suburb)}} |
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| lga = [[City of Gold Coast]] |
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| postcode = 4224 |
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| pop = 6588 |
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| pop = 7175 |
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}} |
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}} |
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS16">{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32910 |name=Tugun (State Suburb)|accessdate=6 February 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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| coordinates = {{coord|28|8|49|S|153|29|31|E|display=inline,title|name=Tugun (centre of locality)}} |
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| postcode = 4224 |
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Currumbin|Currumbin]] |
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| area = 3.0 |
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| fedgov = [[Division of McPherson|McPherson]] |
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| timezone = [[AEST]] |
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| near-nw = [[Currumbin Waters, Queensland|Currumbin Waters]] |
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| near-n = [[Currumbin, Queensland|Currumbin]] |
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| near-ne = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
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| near-w = [[Currumbin Waters, Queensland|Currumbin Waters]] |
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| location1 = [[Coolangatta, Queensland|Coolangatta]] |
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| near-e = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
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| dist2 = 19.9 |
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| near-sw = ''[[Cobaki Lakes, New South Wales|Cobaki Lakes (NSW)]]'' |
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| near-s = ''[[Cobaki Lakes, New South Wales|Cobaki Lakes (NSW)]]'' |
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| location2 = [[Surfers Paradise]] |
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| near-se = [[Bilinga, Queensland|Bilinga]] |
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| location3 = [[Southport, Queensland|Southport]] |
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| dist4 = 97 |
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| dir4 = SE |
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| location4 = [[Brisbane]] |
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| elevation = 0-50 |
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| lga = [[City of Gold Coast]] |
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Currumbin|Currumbin]] |
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| fedgov = [[Division of McPherson|McPherson]] |
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| near-nw = [[Currumbin Waters, Queensland|Currumbin Waters]] |
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| near-n = [[Currumbin, Queensland|Currumbin]] |
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| near-ne = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
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| near-w = [[Currumbin Waters, Queensland|Currumbin Waters]] |
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| near-e = ''[[Coral Sea]]'' |
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| near-sw = ''[[Cobaki Lakes, New South Wales|Cobaki Lakes (NSW)]]'' |
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| near-s = ''[[Cobaki Lakes, New South Wales|Cobaki Lakes (NSW)]]'' |
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| near-se = [[Bilinga, Queensland|Bilinga]] |
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'''Tugun''' ({{IPAc-en|'|tj|u:|g|@n|,_|'|t|u:|-|}} {{respell|TEW|gən|,_|TOO|-|}}) is a beach-side coastal [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|suburb]] in the [[City of Gold Coast]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|46092|Tugun|suburb in City of Gold Coast|accessdate=13 February 2022}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people.<ref name=Census2021/> |
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It borders [[New South Wales]].<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=6 March 2022}}</ref> Some locals refer to the suburb by the nickname of ''Tugz'' (pronounced {{respell|CHOOGZ|}}).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tugun|url=https://www.queensland.com/us/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbabb4008d047f7b18afba-tugun|url-status=live|access-date=21 October 2021|website=Tourism and Events Queensland|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021015048/https://www.queensland.com/us/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56fbabb4008d047f7b18afba-tugun}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tugun Beach Gold Coast |url=https://www.mustdobrisbane.com/tugun-beach-gold-coast |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=Must Do Brisbane |language=en-AU |archive-date=6 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306072333/https://www.mustdobrisbane.com/tugun-beach-gold-coast |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
== Geography == |
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[[File:Gold Coast Hwy S from Tugun.jpg|thumb|The M1 at Tugun, 2013|left]] |
[[File:Gold Coast Hwy S from Tugun.jpg|thumb|The M1 at Tugun, 2013|left]] |
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Tugun is situated at the junction of the [[Pacific Highway (Australia)|Pacific]] and [[Gold Coast Highway|Gold Coast]] highways {{convert|7|km|mi}} north-west of [[Coolangatta, Queensland|Coolangatta]] and {{convert| |
Tugun is situated at the junction of the [[Pacific Highway (Australia)|Pacific]] and [[Gold Coast Highway|Gold Coast]] highways {{convert|7|km|mi}} north-west of [[Coolangatta, Queensland|Coolangatta]] and {{convert|97|km|mi}} south of [[Brisbane]], the state capital. |
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Tugun Heights is a neighbourhood in the western and more elevated parts of the suburb ({{coord|-28.1516|153.485|type:city_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Heights}}).<ref name="qpn35274">{{cite QPN|35274|Tugun Heights|neighbourhood in City of Gold Coast|accessdate=13 February 2022}}</ref> |
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Tugun is a holiday destination, with a number of holiday units and motels lining Tugun Beach. Tugun has a number of shops located on its Golden-Four Drive strip. 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.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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Flat Rock is a flat rocky area along the beach that marks the boundary between Tugun and neighbouring [[Currumbin, Queensland|Currumbin]] to the north ({{coord|-28.1375|153.4930|type:mountain_region:AU-QLD|name=Flat Rock}}).<ref name="qpn12730">{{cite QPN|12730|Flat Rock|rock in City of Gold Coast|accessdate=13 February 2022}}</ref> |
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The [[Gold Coast Oceanway]], a [[pedestrian]] and [[cyclist]] pathway, connects Tugun with neighbouring [[Currumbin, Queensland|Currumbin]] and [[Bilinga, Queensland|Bilinga]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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Tugun Beach ({{coord|-28.1424|153.4964|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Beach}}) extends from Flat Rock south to the boundary with neighbouring [[Bilinga, Queensland|Bilinga]] to the south-east, although the beach itself continues along the Bilinga coast but is known there as Bilinga Beach.<ref name="MountainRangesBeachesPassages">{{Cite web |date=12 November 2020 |title=Mountain ranges beaches and sea passages - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/geographic-features-queensland-series/resource/1db1dfe1-ab2a-4405-9164-0a54c3b31dda |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125060730/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/geographic-features-queensland-series/resource/1db1dfe1-ab2a-4405-9164-0a54c3b31dda |archive-date=25 November 2020 |access-date=25 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref name="globe" /> |
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==History== |
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Tugun is a popular vacation spot, featuring several holiday units and motels along Tugun Beach. The area also boasts a variety of shops situated along its Golden-Four Drive stretch. The Jolly Swagman motel owner proposed naming the section of the former Brisbane to Sydney Highway nearest the beaches "Golden Four Drive." 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 Beach, Bilinga Beach, North Kirra Beach (in Bilinga), and Kirra Beach (in [[Kirra, Queensland|Kirra]]).{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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The [[Gold Coast Oceanway]], a [[pedestrian]] and [[cyclist]] pathway, connects Tugun with neighbouring Currumbin and Bilinga.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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== History == |
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[[File:Homes in the sandhills at Tugun Beach circa 1926.jpg|thumb|Homes in the sandhills of Tugun Beach, 1926|alt=|left]] |
[[File:Homes in the sandhills at Tugun Beach circa 1926.jpg|thumb|Homes in the sandhills of Tugun Beach, 1926|alt=|left]] |
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The name ''Tugun'' is believed to have derived from an Indigenous word of unknown dialect meaning "breaking waves".<ref>{{cite QPN|46092|Tugun|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref> |
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Tugun Baptist Church opened in February 1925 on two parcels of land donated by Mrs J. H. Morgan.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|title=Queensland Baptist churches by date of erection/opening|url=https://www.bhsq.org/barq/churches100years/index.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-29|website=Baptist Church Archives Queensland|archive-date=26 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126074653/https://www.bhsq.org/barq/churches100years/index.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=1925 Tugun|url=https://www.bhsq.org/barq/churches100years/images/1925-Tugun.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-29|website=Baptist Church Archives Queensland|archive-date=26 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126074549/https://www.bhsq.org/barq/churches100years/images/1925-Tugun.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=23 September 1926|title=BAPTIST UNION|page=8|newspaper=[[Daily Mail (Brisbane)|The Daily Mail]]|issue=7665|location=Queensland, Australia|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218348899|via=National Library of Australia|accessdate=2 December 2021|archive-date=6 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306072344/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218348899|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In 1959 St Monica's Catholic Church was opened, able to accommodate 150 people. In 1970 it was extended by half. In 1990, it was re-oriented and extended by half again. In 1996 St Monica's Samaritan Centre was established beside the church; it is used by [[Centacare]] to provided services for disabled people. <ref name=":0" /> |
In 1959, St Monica's Catholic Church was opened, able to accommodate 150 people. In 1970, it was extended by half. In 1990, it was re-oriented and extended by half again. In 1996, St Monica's Samaritan Centre was established beside the church; it is used by [[Centacare]] to provided services for disabled people. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Coolangatta-Tugun Catholic Parish |url=http://www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504063916/http://www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au/ |archive-date=4 May 2020 |access-date=2020-05-04 |website=www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au}}</ref> |
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Tugun Bowls Club was established in 1967.<ref name=":1" /> |
Tugun Bowls Club was established in 1967.<ref name=":1" /> |
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All Saints' Anglican Church was dedicated on 1 November 1980 by Bishop Administror [[Ralph Wicks]]. It was conscrecrated on 11 November 1984 by [[Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane|Archbishop]] [[John Grindrod]]. Its closure on 22 September 1999 was approved by Assistant Bishop [[Ron Williams (bishop)|Ron Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Closed Anglican Churches|url=https://www.anglicanarchives.org.au/churches/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403003329/https://www.anglicanarchives.org.au/churches/|archive-date=3 April 2019|access-date=29 June 2020|website=Anglican Church South Queensland}}</ref> |
All Saints' Anglican Church was dedicated on 1 November 1980 by Bishop Administror [[Ralph Wicks]]. It was conscrecrated on 11 November 1984 by [[Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane|Archbishop]] [[John Grindrod (bishop)|John Grindrod]]. Its closure on 22 September 1999 was approved by Assistant Bishop [[Ron Williams (bishop)|Ron Williams]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Closed Anglican Churches|url=https://www.anglicanarchives.org.au/churches/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403003329/https://www.anglicanarchives.org.au/churches/|archive-date=3 April 2019|access-date=29 June 2020|website=Anglican Church South Queensland}}</ref> |
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The junction of the Pacific and Gold Coast highways was notoriously traffic-clogged but has improved markedly upon completion of the [[Tugun Bypass]] in June 2008.{{Citation needed|date= |
The junction of the Pacific and Gold Coast highways was notoriously traffic-clogged but has improved markedly upon completion of the [[Tugun Bypass]] in June 2008.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} |
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In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Tugun recorded a population of 5,976 people.<ref name="abs11">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC32910 |name=Tugun (State Suburb)|accessdate=6 February 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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== Demographics == |
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At the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Tugun had a population of 6,588.<ref name="ABS16" /> |
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In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, 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.<ref name=Census2011>{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC32910 |name=Tugun (State Suburb)|accessdate=6 February 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Tugun had a population of 6,588 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC32910|name=Tugun (SSC)|accessdate=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref> |
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In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL32881|name=Tugun (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref> |
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==Heritage listings== |
== Heritage listings == |
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There are a number of heritage sites in Tugun, including: |
There are a number of heritage sites in Tugun, including: |
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* Toolona Street (corner Golden Four Drive): Tugun Hotel Moreton Bay Fig Tree{{Hsp}}<ref>Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z, pp. 139-140</ref> |
* Toolona Street (corner Golden Four Drive): Tugun Hotel Moreton Bay Fig Tree{{Hsp}}<ref>Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z, pp. 139-140</ref> |
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== Education == |
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There are no schools in Tugun. The nearest government primary school is [[Currumbin State School]] in neighbouring [[Currumbin, Queensland|Currumbin]] to the north. The nearest government secondary school is [[Palm Beach Currumbin State High School|Palm Beach - Currumbin State High School]] in [[Palm Beach, Queensland|Palm Beach]] to the north.<ref name="globeschools">{{cite web |title=Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments |url=https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ |access-date=9 November 2024 |website=Queensland Globe |publisher=[[Queensland Government]] |archive-date=19 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219175447/https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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St. Monica's Catholic Church is at 485 Golden Four Drive ({{Coord|-28.1415|153.4929|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=St Monica's Catholic Church}}).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Coolangatta-Tugun Catholic Parish|url=http://www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au/|website=www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au|access-date=2020-05-04|archive-date=4 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504063916/http://www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Facilities == |
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John Flynn Private Hospital is at 42 Inland Drive ({{coord|-28.1539|153.4882|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=John Flynn Private Hospital}}). It provides acute cardiac care in addition to general medical and surgical services.<ref name="BuildingAreas">{{Cite web |date=17 November 2020 |title=Building areas - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/536da964-19d2-42fb-9dd8-b46f15c4fb6f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023081052/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/built-features-queensland-series/resource/536da964-19d2-42fb-9dd8-b46f15c4fb6f |archive-date=23 October 2020 |access-date=17 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to John Flynn Private Hospital |url=https://www.johnflynnprivate.com.au/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=John Flynn Private Hospital |archive-date=4 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304025552/https://www.johnflynnprivate.com.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Amenities == |
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The [[Gold Coast City Council]] operated a fortnightly [[mobile library]] service which visited Station Street and Toolona Street,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mobile Library 2018 timetable|url=http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/documents/Mobile-library-timetable-2018.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130062320/http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/documents/Mobile-library-timetable-2018.pdf|archive-date=30 January 2018|access-date=30 January 2018|website=[[Gold Coast City Council]]}}</ref> but this was paused indefinitely due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Australia|COVID-19 pandemic]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
The [[Gold Coast City Council]] operated a fortnightly [[mobile library]] service which visited Station Street and Toolona Street,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mobile Library 2018 timetable|url=http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/documents/Mobile-library-timetable-2018.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130062320/http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/documents/Mobile-library-timetable-2018.pdf|archive-date=30 January 2018|access-date=30 January 2018|website=[[Gold Coast City Council]]}}</ref> but this was paused indefinitely due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Australia|COVID-19 pandemic]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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St Monica's Catholic Church is at 485 Golden Four Drive ({{Coord|-28.1415|153.4929|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|display=|name=St Monica's Catholic Church}}).<ref name=":0" /> |
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The Living Template Church (formerly Tugun Baptist Church) is at 24 Toolona Street ({{Coord|-28.1448|153.4930|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Living Temple Church (former Tugun Baptist Church)}}).<ref>{{Cite web |title=WELCOME |url=http://livingtemple.com.au/welcome/ |access-date=2021-12-02 |website=Living Temple Christian Church |language=en-AU |archive-date=2 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202050837/http://livingtemple.com.au/welcome/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CoolyRocksOn Church Service |url=https://christiantoday.com.au/news/coolyrockson-church-service-rocknrollers-celebrating-jesus.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-12-02 |website=christiantoday.com.au |language=en |archive-date=2 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202050838/https://christiantoday.com.au/news/coolyrockson-church-service-rocknrollers-celebrating-jesus.html }}</ref> |
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Tugun Bowls Club is in Kaleena Street ({{Coord|-28.1474|153.4932|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Bowls Club}}). It has three [[lawn bowling]] greens with restaurant and bar facilities available to members and visitors.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Tugun Bowls Club|url=https://www.tugunbowls.com.au/|access-date=2021-10-20|website=Tugun Bowls Club|language=en-AU|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308174511/https://www.tugunbowls.com.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Tugun Bowls Club is in Kaleena Street ({{Coord|-28.1474|153.4932|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Bowls Club}}). It has three [[lawn bowling]] greens with restaurant and bar facilities available to members and visitors.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Tugun Bowls Club|url=https://www.tugunbowls.com.au/|access-date=2021-10-20|website=Tugun Bowls Club|language=en-AU|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308174511/https://www.tugunbowls.com.au/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club is on the beachfront at 29 O'Connor Street ({{Coord|-28.1419|153.4951|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club}}). In addition to patrolling the beach in the warmer months, the club also participates in lifesaving sports events and has bistro and bar facilities. |
Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club is on the beachfront at 29 O'Connor Street ({{Coord|-28.1419|153.4951|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club}}). In addition to patrolling the beach in the warmer months, the club also participates in lifesaving sports events and has bistro and bar facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Home|url=http://www.tugunslsc.com.au/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-21|website=Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club|language=en-AU|archive-date=21 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321021717/https://www.tugunslsc.com.au/}}</ref> |
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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.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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Other amenities in the suburb include the Tugun Tavern |
Other amenities in the suburb include the Tugun Tavern.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}} |
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=== Parks === |
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There are a number of parks in the area: |
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In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Tugun recorded a population of 5,976 people, 51.1% female and 48.9% male.<ref name="abs11"/> 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.<ref name="abs11"/> |
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* Admiral Crescent Reserve ({{coord|-28.1532|153.4906|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Admiral Crescent Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation">{{Cite web |date=20 November 2020 |title=Land for public recreation - Queensland |url=https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211519/https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/land-for-public-recreation-queensland/resource/d55804bc-f416-478b-8e9a-c12587ce8009 |archive-date=22 November 2020 |access-date=22 November 2020 |website=Queensland Open Data |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
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* Alex Griffiths Park ({{coord|-28.1377|153.4892|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Alex Griffiths Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* [[Schapelle Corby]], convicted drug trafficker, lived in Tugun<ref>{{cite news|last=Casey|first=Scott|date=18 January 2008|title=Corby's father dies|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/corbys-father-dies/2008/01/18/1200590669701.html|access-date=24 September 2013|archive-date=5 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105042606/http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/corbys-father-dies/2008/01/18/1200590669701.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Blamey Park ({{coord|-28.1422|153.4862|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Blamey Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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==See also== |
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* Boyd Park ({{coord|-28.1571|153.4934|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Boyd Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Golden Four Park ({{coord|-28.1457|153.4962|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Golden Four Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Honeymoon Tree Park ({{coord|-28.1477|153.4957|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Honeymoon Tree Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Inland Drive Reserve ({{coord|-28.1544|153.4900|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Inland Drive Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Irene Street Reserve ({{coord|-28.1525|153.4945|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Irene Street Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Kropp Park ({{coord|-28.1377|153.4918|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Kropp Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Kurrawong Park ({{coord|-28.1405|153.4901|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Kurrawong Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Littleford Family Park ({{coord|-28.1411|153.4856|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Littleford Family Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Mulberry Parade Reserve ({{coord|-28.1534|153.4928|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Mulberry Parade Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Rosewater Reserve ({{coord|-28.1537|153.4881|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Rosewater Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Singh Park ({{coord|-28.1478|153.4885|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Singh Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Starfish Court Parklands ({{coord|-28.1539|153.4934|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Starfish Court Parklands}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Toolona Park ({{coord|-28.1455|153.4868|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Toolona Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Triton Parade Reserve ({{coord|-28.1547|153.4919|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Triton Parade Reserve}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Tugun Hill Conservation Area ({{coord|-28.1482|153.4822|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Hill Conservation Area}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Tugun Park ({{coord|-28.1498|153.4990|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Tugun Park}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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* Wyberba Street Parklands ({{coord|-28.1422|153.4955|type:landmark_region:AU-QLD|name=Wyberba Street Parklands}})<ref name="PublicRecreation" /> |
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== Notable people == |
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* [[Schapelle Corby]], convicted drug trafficker, lived in Tugun<ref>{{cite news |last=Bowden |first=Tracy |date=28 April 2005 |title=Father bewildered over Corby's plight |newspaper=[[The 7.30 Report]] |url=http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2005/s1355869.htm |access-date=10 February 2014 |archive-date=9 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209143847/http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2005/s1355869.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[Tugun Bypass]] |
* [[Tugun Bypass]] |
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==References== |
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===Sources=== |
=== Sources === |
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* {{Cite web|title=Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z|url=https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/gc-local-heritage-register-n-z.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826202123/https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/gc-local-heritage-register-n-z.pdf|archive-date=26 August 2020|access-date=26 August 2020|website=[[Gold Coast City Council]]}} |
* {{Cite web|title=Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z|url=https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/gc-local-heritage-register-n-z.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826202123/https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/gc-local-heritage-register-n-z.pdf|archive-date=26 August 2020|access-date=26 August 2020|website=[[Gold Coast City Council]]}} |
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*[http://queenslandplaces.com.au/tugun University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Tugun] |
*[http://queenslandplaces.com.au/tugun University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Tugun] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060826044847/http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=1084 Heritage Tours - Tugun] (Gold Coast City Council) |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060826044847/http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=1084 Heritage Tours - Tugun] (Gold Coast City Council) |
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*[https://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/permalink/61SLQ_INST/1dejkfd/alma99200193402061 Photographs of Tugun and Currumbin taken in the 1930's], [[State Library of Queensland]] |
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 Lifeguard lookout tower on Tugun Beach, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
  Tugun | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 28°08′56″S 153°29′37″E / 28.1488°S 153.4936°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 7,175 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,390/km2 (6,190/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4224 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 0–50 m (0–164 ft)[2] | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Currumbin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | McPherson | ||||||||||||||
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Tugun (/ˈtjuːɡən, ˈtuː-/ TEW-gən, TOO-) is a beach-side coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people.[1]
It borders New South Wales.[2] Some locals refer to the suburb by the nickname of Tugz (pronounced CHOOGZ).[4][5]
Geography
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Tugun is situated at the junction of the Pacific and Gold Coast highways 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north-west of Coolangatta and 97 kilometres (60 mi) south of Brisbane, the state capital.
Tugun Heights is a neighbourhood in the western and more elevated parts of the suburb (28°09′06″S 153°29′06″E / 28.1516°S 153.485°E).[6]
Flat Rock is a flat rocky area along the beach that marks the boundary between Tugun and neighbouring Currumbin to the north (28°08′15″S 153°29′35″E / 28.1375°S 153.4930°E).[7]
Tugun Beach (28°08′33″S 153°29′47″E / 28.1424°S 153.4964°E) extends from Flat Rock south to the boundary with neighbouring Bilinga to the south-east, although the beach itself continues along the Bilinga coast but is known there as Bilinga Beach.[8][2]
Tugun is a popular vacation spot, featuring several holiday units and motels along Tugun Beach. The area also boasts a variety of shops situated along its Golden-Four Drive stretch. The Jolly Swagman motel owner proposed naming the section of the former Brisbane to Sydney Highway nearest the beaches "Golden Four Drive." 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 Beach, Bilinga Beach, North Kirra Beach (in Bilinga), and Kirra Beach (in Kirra).[citation needed]
The Gold Coast Oceanway, a pedestrian and cyclist pathway, connects Tugun with neighbouring Currumbin and Bilinga.[citation needed]
History
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The name Tugun is believed to have derived from an Indigenous word of unknown dialect meaning "breaking waves".[9]
Tugun Baptist Church opened in February 1925 on two parcels of land donated by Mrs J. H. Morgan.[10][11][12]
In 1959, St Monica's Catholic Church was opened, able to accommodate 150 people. In 1970, it was extended by half. In 1990, it was re-oriented and extended by half again. In 1996, St Monica's Samaritan Centre was established beside the church; it is used by Centacare to provided services for disabled people. [13]
Tugun Bowls Club was established in 1967.[14]
All Saints' Anglican Church was dedicated on 1 November 1980 by Bishop Administror Ralph Wicks. It was conscrecrated on 11 November 1984 by Archbishop John Grindrod. Its closure on 22 September 1999 was approved by Assistant Bishop Ron Williams.[15]
The junction of the Pacific and Gold Coast highways was notoriously traffic-clogged but has improved markedly upon completion of the Tugun Bypass in June 2008.[citation needed]
Demographics
[edit]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.[16]
In the 2016 census, Tugun had a population of 6,588 people.[17]
In the 2021 census, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people.[1]
Heritage listings
[edit]There are a number of heritage sites in Tugun, including:
- 16 San Michele Street: Ar Dee (beach house) [18]
- Toolona Street (corner Golden Four Drive): Tugun Hotel Moreton Bay Fig Tree [19]
Education
[edit]There are no schools in Tugun. The nearest government primary school is Currumbin State School in neighbouring Currumbin to the north. The nearest government secondary school is Palm Beach - Currumbin State High School in Palm Beach to the north.[20]
Facilities
[edit]John Flynn Private Hospital is at 42 Inland Drive (28°09′14″S 153°29′18″E / 28.1539°S 153.4882°E). It provides acute cardiac care in addition to general medical and surgical services.[21][22]
Amenities
[edit]The Gold Coast City Council operated a fortnightly mobile library service which visited Station Street and Toolona Street,[23] but this was paused indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed]
St Monica's Catholic Church is at 485 Golden Four Drive (28°08′29″S 153°29′34″E / 28.1415°S 153.4929°E).[13]
The Living Template Church (formerly Tugun Baptist Church) is at 24 Toolona Street (28°08′41″S 153°29′35″E / 28.1448°S 153.4930°E).[24][25]
Tugun Bowls Club is in Kaleena Street (28°08′51″S 153°29′36″E / 28.1474°S 153.4932°E). It has three lawn bowling greens with restaurant and bar facilities available to members and visitors.[14]
Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club is on the beachfront at 29 O'Connor Street (28°08′31″S 153°29′42″E / 28.1419°S 153.4951°E). In addition to patrolling the beach in the warmer months, the club also participates in lifesaving sports events and has bistro and bar facilities.[26]
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.[citation needed]
Other amenities in the suburb include the Tugun Tavern.[citation needed]
Parks
[edit]There are a number of parks in the area:
- Admiral Crescent Reserve (28°09′12″S 153°29′26″E / 28.1532°S 153.4906°E)[27]
- Alex Griffiths Park (28°08′16″S 153°29′21″E / 28.1377°S 153.4892°E)[27]
- Blamey Park (28°08′32″S 153°29′10″E / 28.1422°S 153.4862°E)[27]
- Golden Four Park (28°08′45″S 153°29′46″E / 28.1457°S 153.4962°E)[27]
- Honeymoon Tree Park (28°08′52″S 153°29′45″E / 28.1477°S 153.4957°E)[27]
- Inland Drive Reserve (28°09′16″S 153°29′24″E / 28.1544°S 153.4900°E)[27]
- Irene Street Reserve (28°09′09″S 153°29′40″E / 28.1525°S 153.4945°E)[27]
- Kropp Park (28°08′16″S 153°29′30″E / 28.1377°S 153.4918°E)[27]
- Kurrawong Park (28°08′26″S 153°29′24″E / 28.1405°S 153.4901°E)[27]
- Littleford Family Park (28°08′28″S 153°29′08″E / 28.1411°S 153.4856°E)[27]
- Mulberry Parade Reserve (28°09′12″S 153°29′34″E / 28.1534°S 153.4928°E)[27]
- Rosewater Reserve (28°09′13″S 153°29′17″E / 28.1537°S 153.4881°E)[27]
- Singh Park (28°08′52″S 153°29′19″E / 28.1478°S 153.4885°E)[27]
- Starfish Court Parklands (28°09′14″S 153°29′36″E / 28.1539°S 153.4934°E)[27]
- Toolona Park (28°08′44″S 153°29′12″E / 28.1455°S 153.4868°E)[27]
- Triton Parade Reserve (28°09′17″S 153°29′31″E / 28.1547°S 153.4919°E)[27]
- Tugun Hill Conservation Area (28°08′54″S 153°28′56″E / 28.1482°S 153.4822°E)[27]
- Tugun Park (28°08′59″S 153°29′56″E / 28.1498°S 153.4990°E)[27]
- Wyberba Street Parklands (28°08′32″S 153°29′44″E / 28.1422°S 153.4955°E)[27]
Notable people
[edit]- Schapelle Corby, convicted drug trafficker, lived in Tugun[28]
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tugun (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Tugun – suburb in City of Gold Coast (entry 46092)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Tugun". Tourism and Events Queensland. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ "Tugun Beach Gold Coast". Must Do Brisbane. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Tugun Heights – neighbourhood in City of Gold Coast (entry 35274)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Flat Rock – rock in City of Gold Coast (entry 12730)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Tugun (entry 46092)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "Queensland Baptist churches by date of erection/opening". Baptist Church Archives Queensland. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "1925 Tugun". Baptist Church Archives Queensland. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "BAPTIST UNION". The Daily Mail. No. 7665. Queensland, Australia. 23 September 1926. p. 8. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "Coolangatta-Tugun Catholic Parish". www.coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au. Archived from the original on 4 May 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Tugun Bowls Club". Tugun Bowls Club. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Closed Anglican Churches". Anglican Church South Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Tugun (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tugun (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Ar Dee, Tugun" (PDF). Gold Coast Local Heritage Register. 5 June 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z, pp. 139-140
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Building areas - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Welcome to John Flynn Private Hospital". John Flynn Private Hospital. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Mobile Library 2018 timetable" (PDF). Gold Coast City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "WELCOME". Living Temple Christian Church. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "CoolyRocksOn Church Service". christiantoday.com.au. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Home". Tugun Surf Lifesaving Club. Archived from the original on 21 March 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Land for public recreation - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 20 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ Bowden, Tracy (28 April 2005). "Father bewildered over Corby's plight". The 7.30 Report. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
Sources
[edit]- "Gold Coast Local Heritage Register - N to Z" (PDF). Gold Coast City Council. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
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