Molendinar, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Molendinar, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
| Locality | Molendinar |
| 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 | -27.9737 |
| Longitude | 153.36235 |
| Population | 6,324 |
| Density | 824.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 4214 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 65 km south-southeast |
Molendinar is a locality in the Gold Coast City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,324. The locality covers an area of 7.7 km², giving a population density of about 824.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 65 km south-southeast of Brisbane. Molendinar is located at 27.9737°S, 153.3623°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4214.
Molendinar’s landscape is a study in contrasts, where the low-lying coastal plains begin their gentle ascent towards the hinterland. It lies 3.8 km west of Southport, QLD (from Southport, QLD: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.6 km west-north-west of Surfers Paradise. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a faint, damp sweetness from the surrounding vegetation, a prelude to the sun’s assertive warmth. Open spaces, punctuated by stands of hardy eucalypts and wattles, give way to more organised patterns of habitation and industry, the land yielding to human endeavour without a dramatic sigh. A subtle, almost imperceptible shimmer often hangs above the bitumen in the midday heat, a testament to the persistent Queensland sun.
Historically, Molendinar has been shaped by its proximity to the coast and its role as a vital artery for transport and commerce. The land was once a patchwork of agricultural holdings, the fertile soil supporting a range of crops and grazing cattle before the inexorable march of urbanisation began to reshape its contours. Today, while pockets of its rural past remain, Molendinar is predominantly an industrial and commercial hub, its economy driven by logistics, manufacturing, and the service industries that support the wider Gold Coast region. The presence of large distribution centres and light industrial estates speaks of a practical, working character, a place where goods are moved and businesses are built, contributing to the vibrant, ever-evolving economic engine of its neighbouring coastal cities.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Molendinar, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Molendinar, in the Gold Coast City local government area.
Detailed location data for Molendinar includes the postcode (4214), 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 Molendinar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |