86 University Drive, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia
Varsity Lakes had a population of 16,493 people in the 2021 census. The community is relatively young, with a median age of 32 years, which is five years below the national median.
Bond Sports Park is just about 0.5 km away, offering multi‑purpose sporting amenities. Pizzey Park, an open‑air sports and recreation precinct, is roughly 1.8 km from the house, providing additional leisure options.
The Gold Coast railway line terminates at Varsity Lakes railway station within the suburb, providing train access to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Kinetic Sunshine Coast operates bus routes that connect Varsity Lakes to Robina, Broadbeach and Tweed Heads.
Varsity Lakes is bounded to the west by the Pacific Motorway, giving the property quick and convenient access to the major roadway for travel across the Gold Coast and beyond.
The suburb features man‑made lakes such as Lake Orr and Lake Azzura created during the 1999 development. Additionally, Miami Lake and Reedy Creek are each about 2–3 km away, providing nearby natural water scenery.
The area was originally known as Stephens, named after Thomas Blacket Stephens who began dairy development in the 1870s. In 1999 the land was redeveloped into the Varsity Lakes suburb, with the amalgamation of Stephens, Andrews and part of Robina in 2002 to form the current community.
