Sydneyexpat

We moved to Elanora from Sydney 26 years ago and we love the organic food store down the road and our farmers markets every Saturday.We lived in Avalon in Sydney and Currumbin beach is so much safer for children and families to swim and surf.

We bought acreage in Elanora to build a home. Acreage so close to the beach is pretty unique and we really appreciate the wilderness so close. We have koalas, wallabies, echidnas and goannas visiting our property as well as the possum who lives in the flowerpot on our verandah.

The children didn't have to leave home to go to university with three local campuses to choose from and we have public and private hospitals 20 minutes away.

Now that Varsity railway station is so close we can jump on the train and be in Brisbane in an hour to enjoy art and culture at the wonderful Southbank. The Gold Coast Arts Centre is also going from strength to strength with new and interesting exhibitions coming on regularly.

The best organic food store on the Gold Coast five minutes away. A wonderful surfing beach and coastal parks for coffee and movies in the summertime. Farmers market down the road every Saturday. Our neighbourhood has wide quiet streets where children can really play. Ride a bike, skate or rollerblade.

We have a waterfall which roars when it rains and a conservation park at the end of the cul de sac. Koalas, wallabies, goannas, echidnas wander through the front garden. Robina Shopping Town a short drive away. Three universities within 15 to 30 minutes drive. The airport is 15 minutes away and 1 hour to Brisbane on the train with Varsity station 12 minutes up the highway.

We came here from Sydney in the 80's to escape pollution and traffic jams. Coming from Sydney's northern beaches we feel really at home in Elanora. A peaceful and friendly place to live.