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A part of Pacific Pines is located next to the [[Nerang National Park]]. There are many types of native and non-native animals located throughout the suburb. Some of these animals include kangaroos, various types of snakes, lizards, birds and wallabies. Non-Native animals have been introduced into the close by [[Nerang National Park]] and therefore have spread to many parts of the area. Some of these animals include the [[European rabbit]], [[fallow deer]], [[European fox]] and the [[cane toad]].{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} |
A part of Pacific Pines is located next to the [[Nerang National Park]]. There are many types of native and non-native animals located throughout the suburb. Some of these animals include kangaroos, various types of snakes, lizards, birds and wallabies. Non-Native animals have been introduced into the close by [[Nerang National Park]] and therefore have spread to many parts of the area. Some of these animals include the [[European rabbit]], [[fallow deer]], [[European fox]] and the [[cane toad]].{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} |
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There are three primary schools and one high school in the suburb of Pacific Pines. Pacific Pines State High School has approximately 1400 students from Years 7-12 and was opened on 1 January 2000. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pacificpinesshs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|title=Pacific Pines State High School|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://education.qld.gov.au/library/edhistory/celebrations/dates/n.html|title=Queensland schools opening dates|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=29 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 11:15, 29 January 2018
| Pacific Pines Gold Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Pacific Pines Boulevard, 2015 | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 27°56′48″S 153°19′32″E / 27.9466°S 153.3256°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 14,788 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4211 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||||
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Pacific Pines is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is located between the Pacific Motorway (M1) and the NNE side of the Nerang State Forest. At the 2011 Census, Pacific Pines had a population of 14,788.[1]
History
Pacific Pines was originally part of Gaven, Queensland; but became a separate suburb in 2003. Stockland bought the 800ha land in 1990 and designed it as a residential area with the capacity for 5,800 house lots and various community areas/features (e.g. parks, taverns, BBQ's).
Sport and Recreation
Pacific Pines is home of the Pacific Pines Panthers Basketball Club. The Panthers opened their doors in 2013 and represent age groups from under 9 to under 20. They fall under the Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association.
Nature
A part of Pacific Pines is located next to the Nerang National Park. There are many types of native and non-native animals located throughout the suburb. Some of these animals include kangaroos, various types of snakes, lizards, birds and wallabies. Non-Native animals have been introduced into the close by Nerang National Park and therefore have spread to many parts of the area. Some of these animals include the European rabbit, fallow deer, European fox and the cane toad.[citation needed]
Education
There are three primary schools and one high school in the suburb of Pacific Pines. Pacific Pines State High School has approximately 1400 students from Years 7-12 and was opened on 1 January 2000. [2] [3]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Pacific Pines (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ^ "Pacific Pines State High School".
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