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Coomera, Ormeau and Pimpama — 3 suburbs mapped.

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Northern Gold Coast suburb by suburb

SuburbResidential zonesBushfire-proneOverlays
Coomera High density, Low density, Medium density Mapped 7
Ormeau Low density, Medium density, Rural Mapped 7
Pimpama Low density, Medium density, Rural Mapped 8

Reading the table

  • 8 overlay families are mapped across the region; Pimpama carries the most at 8.
  • The 3 mapped suburbs cover 82 km² between them — Pimpama is the largest at 41 km² and Ormeau the smallest at 16 km².

What is mapped across Northern Gold Coast

Mapped in all 3: Acid sulfate soils, Biodiversity areas overlay, Bushfire hazard overlay, Erosion prone area, Flood overlay — assessment required, Landslide hazard overlay and Storm tide hazard area.

Mapped only in some suburbsWhere (in the suburb, not on a given block)
Heritage overlayPimpama

Questions about building in Northern Gold Coast

Which council approves building work in Northern Gold Coast?

City of Gold Coast, for all 3 mapped Northern Gold Coast suburbs, under the Gold Coast City Plan.

Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Northern Gold Coast?

Yes, in all 3 mapped Northern Gold Coast suburbs: Coomera, Ormeau and Pimpama.

Which Northern Gold Coast suburb has the most planning constraints?

Pimpama: 8 overlay families against 7 in Ormeau. Heritage overlay is mapped in Pimpama and in none of the others.

What planning zones apply across Northern Gold Coast?

5: High density residential, Low density residential, Medium density residential, Rural residential and Township. Widest range: Coomera, at 4.

Lodge with: City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast City Plan. Read 2026-09-14.

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