Pacific Pines
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Pacific Pines, QLD 4211.
About Pacific Pines
Welcome to Pacific Pines
Pacific Pines sits on the northern side of the Gold Coast, between Helensvale and Maudsland and a short drive from Oxenford and Gaven. It's a family-oriented pocket of the Gold Coast hinterland fringe, built largely through the 1990s and 2000s around parks, schools and sporting fields rather than a beachfront address, and it has quietly become one of the more sought-after residential areas away from the coastal strip.
With a population of 16,664 and a median age of 34, Pacific Pines has the feel of a young, established family suburb — the kind of place where backyards, double garages and proximity to good schools matter more than café culture. It suits growing households and buyers who want space and a settled community feel while staying within easy reach of the M1 and the Gold Coast's theme park precinct.
Lifestyle & dining
Pacific Pines isn't a dining destination in its own right, and that's part of its appeal to residents who prefer a quieter, suburban pace. Local shopping centres cover the day-to-day cafés, takeaway and casual dining needs, while more extensive restaurant and entertainment options are a short drive away in Helensvale and along the wider Gold Coast coastal strip. Sporting clubs and community facilities form much of the social fabric here, with local ovals and courts well used on weekends by junior sport.
Shopping
The suburb is anchored by its own local shopping centre, which handles groceries, pharmacy and everyday retail needs without residents needing to leave the area. For bigger shopping trips, Helensvale's town centre and the Westfield Helensvale complex are close by, offering major retailers, larger supermarkets and speciality stores, while Oxenford adds further retail and homemaker options nearby.
Getting around
Pacific Pines is essentially a drive-first suburb, with the M1 Pacific Motorway easily accessible via Helensvale for trips north to Brisbane or south to Surfers Paradise and the coast. Helensvale railway station, on the Gold Coast line with connections to the G:link light rail, gives residents a public transport option into the tourist and business districts without needing a car for the whole journey. Bus services link Pacific Pines to Helensvale, Oxenford and surrounding suburbs for those without direct access to a station.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for, with Pacific Pines State School and Pacific Pines State High School both within the suburb, giving many residents a straightforward run from primary through to secondary schooling close to home. Jubilee Primary School and Park Lake State School add further options nearby, and the presence of multiple schools within a small radius is a big part of why the suburb attracts young families and those planning ahead for children's education.
Parks & recreation
Green space and sporting infrastructure are woven through Pacific Pines, with local parks, walking paths and playing fields supporting an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. The broader area, backing onto Maudsland and the hinterland fringe, gives residents easy access to more rural surrounds and open space compared with denser coastal suburbs, while still being close enough to the beaches for a day trip.
The property market
Pacific Pines has seen strong recent momentum, with house prices up 20.5% to a median of $1.22 million, alongside a median unit and apartment price of $833,000. Median rent sits at $880 per week, reflecting solid demand from both owner-occupiers and tenants drawn to the suburb's family-friendly reputation. Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 66% of stock, with townhouses accounting for 31% and apartments just 2%, underlining the suburb's character as a low-density, house-and-land market rather than a unit hub. Buyers priced out of the immediate coastal suburbs, or those trading up from smaller Gold Coast units, have increasingly looked to Pacific Pines and its neighbours — Helensvale, Arundel, Maudsland, Oxenford and Gaven — for larger blocks and family homes at a relative discount to beachside pricing.
Market snapshot
Pacific Pines property market
Median sale price
$1.22m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$880
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.01m
Median
$1.22m
Premium
$1.48m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
57%
Sold this year
124
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +10.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Pacific Pines by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Pacific Pines, QLD 4211.
Population
16,664
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$2,090
median, per week
Median rent
$470
per week
Median mortgage
$1,980
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Pacific Pines
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Pacific Pines
$1.95m
53 Hillary Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$1.31m
64 Harmsworth Road
Sold ~July 2026
$835k
18/1 Hervey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$873k
11/111 Mcauley Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.23m
14 Elimbah Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
21 Papara Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
19 Malekula Rise
Sold ~July 2026
$980k
76/1 Norris Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Pacific Pines suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Pacific Pines?
The median house price in Pacific Pines, QLD is $1.22m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 20.5%.
How much is rent in Pacific Pines?
The median weekly rent in Pacific Pines is around $880 per week.
Is Pacific Pines a good place to live?
Pacific Pines is a northern suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Pacific Pines is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 16,664 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Pacific Pines?
Pacific Pines has a population of 16,664 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Pacific Pines?
There are 4 schools in or near Pacific Pines, including Jubilee Primary School, Pacific Pines State School and Park Lake State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Pacific Pines?
Properties in Pacific Pines take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 57%.
How much do you need to buy in Pacific Pines?
Entry-level properties in Pacific Pines start around $1.01m, while premium homes reach $1.48m.
What suburbs are near Pacific Pines?
Suburbs near Pacific Pines include Helensvale, Arundel, Maudsland, Oxenford and Gaven.
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