Tugun, Queensland
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Template:Side box Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tugun (Template:IPAc-en Script error: No such module "Respell".) is a beach-side coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the Template:CensusAU, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people.[1]
It borders New South Wales.[3] Some locals refer to the suburb by the nickname of Tugz (pronounced Script error: No such module "Respell".).[4][5]
Geography
Tugun is situated at the junction of the Pacific and Gold Coast highways Script error: No such module "convert". north-west of Coolangatta and Script error: No such module "convert". south of Brisbane, the state capital.
Tugun Heights is a neighbourhood in the western and more elevated parts of the suburb (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[6]
Flat Rock is a flat rocky area along the beach that marks the boundary between Tugun and neighbouring Currumbin to the north (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[7]
Tugun Beach (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".) 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][3]
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).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The Gold Coast Oceanway, a pedestrian and cyclist pathway, connects Tugun with neighbouring Currumbin and Bilinga.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
History
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Demographics
In the Template:CensusAU, 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 Template:CensusAU, Tugun had a population of 6,588 people.[17]
In the Template:CensusAU, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people.[1]
Heritage listings
There are a number of heritage sites in Tugun, including:
- 16 San Michele Street: Ar Dee (beach house)
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- Toolona Street (corner Golden Four Drive): Tugun Hotel Moreton Bay Fig Tree
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Education
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
John Flynn Private Hospital is at 42 Inland Drive (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".). It provides acute cardiac care in addition to general medical and surgical services.[21][22]
Amenities
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
St Monica's Catholic Church is at 485 Golden Four Drive (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[13]
The Living Template Church (formerly Tugun Baptist Church) is at 24 Toolona Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".).[24][25]
Tugun Bowls Club is in Kaleena Street (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".). 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 (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".). 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Other amenities in the suburb include the Tugun Tavern.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Parks
There are a number of parks in the area:
- Admiral Crescent Reserve (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Alex Griffiths Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Blamey Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Boyd Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Golden Four Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Honeymoon Tree Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Inland Drive Reserve (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Irene Street Reserve (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Kropp Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Kurrawong Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Littleford Family Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Mulberry Parade Reserve (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Rosewater Reserve (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Singh Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Starfish Court Parklands (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Toolona Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Triton Parade Reserve (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Tugun Hill Conservation Area (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Tugun Park (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
- Wyberba Street Parklands (Script error: No such module "Coordinates".)[27]
Notable people
- Schapelle Corby, convicted drug trafficker, lived in Tugun[28]
See also
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References
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Sources
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