The Varsity Lakes community is one of the Gold Coast’s most popular places to live and do business with its growing housing estates and business precinct. Adjacent to Bond University, the suburb is only minutes from the giant Robina Town Centre and North Burleigh Beach. The suburb surrounds an 80ha lake and many of the dwellings are relatively new. Gold Coast Airport is less than 25 minute journey away.
Residential
The central location, easy access and high quality waterfront residential precincts in the area have attracted large groups of people. Family homes are available, many with water views. Land and business space are also still available in the area.
Shopping
Market Square is a convenience and retail centre that caters to locals with everything needed for everyday living. Robina Town Centre is a short drive and features 220 stores including Coles, Woolworths, David Jones, Kmart and Target as well as a cinema. Q Super Centre in Mermaid Waters is a five minute drive and has Bi-Lo Mega Fresh and Action supermarkets as well as some other retailers.
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Schools
Primary: Varsity College, Caningeraba, Robina, Merrimac. Secondary: Varsity College, Robina, Merrimac. Colleges: St Michael’s, All Saint’s Anglican, Kings Christian, Somerset, St Vincent’s (Catholic). Tertiary: Bond University
Retirement
Robina Retirement Estate offers one and two bedroom units and has a full range of facilities including clubhouse, lounge, bar, library, games room, gym and much more.
Medical
Varsity Lakes Family Practice, 128 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes Varsity Medical Centre, Market Square 201 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes St Vincent’s Hospital, numerous medical facilities in the area.
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Transport
Robina train station is close by and links to the northern Gold Coast and Brisbane. Local buses service the area. The M1 Motorway is also easily accessible from here.
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Recreation
Varsity Lakes Tavern is a popular spot for those looking for a bit of nightlife in the area. It has two stylish bars and also serves food. There are numerous cafes and restaurants in the area. Nearby, Robina has many other entertainment options. If you are into the outdoors there are plenty of walking trails and lakes to explore.
Golf
Colonial Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course set amongst towering eucalypts, and picturesque lakes. Robina Woods is an 18-hole par 71 championship golf course carved out of the original woodlands of Robina. Visitors are welcome. The Glades is an 18-hole par 72 course situated on the Pacific Highway at Robina. The challenging golf course has nine hectares of wetlands to create a natural sanctuary within the golf course.
