Miami, Queensland
- For other uses of the term see Miami (disambiguation)
| Miami Gold Coast, Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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 Nobby Beach at Miami, looking north towards Surfers Paradise | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 6,167 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | Lua error: Unable to convert population "6167 (2006)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000000-QINU`"'" to a number. | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1920s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4220 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Gold Coast City (Division 12) | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burleigh | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Moncrieff | ||||||||||||||
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Miami is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Miami is located along the Gold Coast Highway, 7 km south of Surfers Paradise and 17 km north of the Queensland / New South Wales border at Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Its Local Government Area is the Gold Coast City.
History
The history of Miami can be dated back to the early 1920s when prospective investors were looking over plans for a new real estate development called ‘Miami Shore’ at North Burleigh. The investors built their wooden or fibro bungalows on estates such as this, or rented their cottages to holiday makers. They could also stay in the Hotel Miami which opened in 1925 by E. H. Berry. After the Great Depression, the community developed with construction of tennis courts and the Pizzey Park Sporting Complex. The Miami State High School opened in 1963.
Australian Musician John Farnham's music video for the top-10 song "Two Strong Hearts" was filmed outside the famous "Miami Ice" factory at 2015 Gold Coast Highway, Miami. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWNb8UeXnZo)
Demographics
Miami is a predominantly residential suburb with a population profile older than the state average. Its commercial activity is mainly confined to the Gold Coast Highway and there is some light industry around Christine Avenue. It has an average salary of A$32,700 and 7.2% unemployment. (2003 ABS statistics).
| Age | Suburb of Miami | Queensland Average |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 14 years | 13.6% | 20.8% |
| 15 to 44 years | 45.6% | 43.4% |
| 45 to 64 years | 24.8% | 24.0% |
| 65 years plus | 16.0% | 11.9% |
Transport
The Gold Coast Highway runs north to south through Miami, with Christine Avenue and Pacific Avenue connecting to the west. The nearest train station is located at Robina, approximately 6 km west of Miami.
The Gold Coast Airport is approximately 13 km south of Miami.
Miami has frequent local bus services to the north and south via the local bus network, Surfside Buslines. This includes the all night route 700 that runs between Tweed Heads and Southport. The Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle also operates in Miami.
Gallery
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Miami Swamp next to Hotel Miami, 1935 -
Miami State High School -
Pizzey Park Lake in Miami
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Miami (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2009-05-07.