Browse property in South Stradbroke

Overview

South Stradbroke Island sits at the northern edge of the Gold Coast, just metres from the Southport Spit and 40 minutes by boat from Surfers Paradise. Covering 31.3 km², the island’s sand dunes, livistona rainforest and melaleuca wetlands support a unique wildlife community, including hundreds of friendly wallabies that often wander among campers. In the 2021 census the locality recorded 142 residents, though numbers swell during holidays as visitors flock to its natural charm.

The island’s lifestyle centres on outdoor recreation: an 1,800‑hectare conservation park offers hiking and ocean‑fishing, while jet‑ski, tube and 4WD tours launch from the council‑run Tipplers and Currigee campgrounds. Accommodation ranges from council‑managed tent sites with barbecues, play areas and a small kiosk to private houses at the southern end and the former Couran Cove Island Resort, which provides dining and wildlife‑watching experiences. With no schools on‑site, families rely on mainland education options accessed via boat.