Suburb Property Profile: Worongary, QLD 4213
Located approximately 10–13km inland from Surfers Paradise, Worongary sits within the City of Gold Coast, nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland. The name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "vine" or "flight of a pigeon," and the suburb blends production forestry in the north-west with suburban-density residential in the north-east and larger rural-residential blocks — typically 4,000 to 5,000 square metres — across its middle and southern reaches. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Worongary sits at 6,021 according to the 2021 Census, up 7.3% from 5,613 in 2016. The median age is 40, and the largest age group is 45–54, at around 15% of residents, with roughly 27% under 20 and 14% aged 65 or older. Households are primarily couples with children, and people typically work in trades occupations, with a strong owner-occupier rate of 85.4%.
Travel & Infrastructure
Worongary's eastern boundary runs largely along the Pacific Motorway, giving residents fast road access up and down the Gold Coast. The suburb is served by local bus services connecting to the broader network, with nearby train stations providing further options, and Brisbane's CBD around 70km away, typically a 60–70 minute drive outside peak hours.
Shopping
Worongary is valued for its range of local schools, parks and shopping facilities, giving residents genuine everyday convenience within a family-friendly hinterland setting.
Schools & Recreation
Worongary State School, which opened on 1 February 1993, serves the suburb's primary-aged students, giving families a well-established local option within the community.
Local Amenities
Worongary has 17 parks, covering close to 9% of the suburb's total area, and Hinterland Baptist Church, established in 1995, adds a further community landmark. The mix of forested land, suburban streets and larger acreage blocks gives Worongary a genuinely varied character — offering both everyday convenience and a more spacious, hinterland lifestyle within easy reach of the Gold Coast's beaches and attractions.
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