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| Locality | Benowa |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gold Coast City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -28.01058 |
| Longitude | 153.38789 |
| Population | 9,015 |
| Density | 1376.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4217 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 70 km south-southeast |
Benowa is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,015. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 1376.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 70 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Benowa is located at 28.0106°S, 153.3879°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4217.
Benowa lies cradled between the broad sweep of the Nerang River and the gentle slopes that rise towards the hinterland. It lies 3.7 km west-south-west of Surfers Paradise, QLD (from Surfers Paradise, QLD: bearing 249°T), and is situated 4.2 km south-south-west of Southport. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a subtle, humid warmth, a characteristic of the sub-tropical climate. Broadleaf trees, their leaves catching the light with a dull sheen, line the streets, their branches forming a dappled canopy overhead. The land itself, mostly level with a few low undulations, has a fertile, dark earth that speaks of past abundance, now largely given over to manicured lawns and the sturdy brick of residential homes. The distant murmur of traffic from the Gold Coast Highway serves as a constant, low hum, a reminder of the vibrant pulse of the wider region, while closer by, the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a native bird offer a quieter counterpoint.
The history of Benowa is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands bordering the Nerang River, which for generations sustained agricultural endeavours. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, cultivated crops and raised livestock, establishing a foundation for the area’s eventual growth. While large-scale farming has receded, the echoes of this past can still be felt in the mature trees that often stand sentinel in older gardens and in the name itself, believed by some to be derived from an Indigenous word relating to the river or its surroundings. Today, Benowa’s character is shaped by a blend of residential development and its role as a hub for important regional institutions, including a significant tertiary education campus that brings a youthful, intellectual energy to the suburb. The local economy thrives on services and retail, catering to the surrounding population, and the proximity to the gleaming coastline ensures that the spirit of the Gold Coast, with its emphasis on lifestyle and leisure, is never far from reach.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Benowa, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Benowa, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Benowa includes the postcode (4217), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gold Coast City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Benowa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |