Ormeau, Queensland

Ormeau Gold Coast, Queensland
Population:	6,146
Postcode:	4208
Location:	49 km (30 mi) south of Brisbane CBD
LGA:	Gold Coast City
State District:	Albert, Coomera
Federal Division:	Forde
Suburbs around Ormeau: Yatala Stapylton Norwell Luscombe Ormeau Norwell Luscombe Ormeau Hills Pimpama

Ormeau is a hinterland town on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Ormeau was originally a French name which means ‘young elm’. It came from Ormeau House the estate of Major A. J. Boyd, a sugar planter of the 1860s. For all you need to know about Ormeau please visit http://www.myormeau.com.au - it is a small community driven suburb with a huge heart and lots of local events. [1]

The Darlington Park Raceway, which was located here and once used for an assignment on the third season of The Mole, was shut down in 2005 after complaints from the local council.

Location

Ormeau is located in the northern Gold Coast, approximately 41km north of Surfers Paradise, and 49km south of Brisbane.

Schools

• Ormeau State Primary
• Norfolk Village State Primary School
• Livingstone Christian College
• Ormeau Woods State High School

Transport

Ormeau railway station (Gold Coast Line)

External links

• Gold Coast City Council
• University of Queensland: Queensland Places:Ormeau

Coordinates: 27°47′S 153°16′E / 27.783°S 153.267°E / -27.783; 153.267