Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
14 Ocean View Parade
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Scenic Rim Regional Council Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
8.5m (single storey preferred)
Min Lot Size
2000m² (typical for Tamborine Mountain hinterland)
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Tamborine Mountain is a mountain community with its own small state primary school and catchment to Oxenford State High. Several Catholic and independent schools (St. Andrew's Lutheran, St. Stephen's Catholic) are accessible within 4–5 km, offering alternatives to the public system on the Gold Coast hinterland.
Likely public catchment
Tamborine Mountain State School is the likely primary catchment; Oxenford State High School is the probable secondary catchment. Always verify with the QLD Department of Education's School Catchment Maps.
Nearby schools
Tamborine Mountain State School
In catchmentOxenford State High School
In catchmentSt. Stephen's Catholic Primary School
St. Andrew's Lutheran College
Ashmore State School
Tallebudgera Valley State School
Southport State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
14 Ocean View Parade, Tamborine Mountain is located in a semi-rural mountainous area with low traffic volumes. Access is via local residential roads with minimal congestion throughout the day.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal impact during peak hours. Light traffic increases during early morning and evening commute periods, primarily from residents traveling to/from the Gold Coast or Brisbane, but congestion remains negligible.
Public Transport
Limited public transport. Nearest bus services approximately 2-3km away via Tamborine Mountain Road. Residents primarily rely on private vehicles for access to broader transit networks on the Gold Coast.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Tamborine Mountain is an elevated inland locality in the Scenic Rim region, situated well above major flood-prone waterways. The suburb has not been subject to a detailed local flood study and does not fall within any major river or creek flood overlay (such as those covering the Brisbane River, Logan River, or Mary River catchments). While localised stormwater and drainage flooding during intense rainfall events is possible, regional flood risk from major waterway inundation is negligible due to topography and distance from flood-affected corridors.
Planning Controls
- •Tamborine Mountain Local Area Plan (LAP) flood-related development controls
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new development
- •Bushfire hazard overlay assessment (elevated terrain and vegetation)
- •Access and egress considerations for elevated mountain locality
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Tamborine Mountain is a heavily vegetated hilly locality in the Gold Coast hinterland with significant bushfire risk due to dense native forest, topography, and limited access/egress routes. Properties are typically mapped in Bushfire Prone Areas under Queensland's SPP 3.3, with BAL-29 or BAL-40 ratings common. Building standards under AS 3959 and Queensland's Building Fire Safety Standard are essential for new construction or renovation.
Crime & Safety
Tamborine Mountain is a regional mountain suburb on the Gold Coast hinterland with crime rates notably below Queensland state averages, reflecting its semi-rural residential character. Property-related offences (theft and break and enter) represent the primary crime categories, typical of regional communities with mixed urban-rural demographics. Overall crime conditions remain stable with low violent crime rates.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Tamborine Mountain exhibits modest residential infill pressure and tourism-focused development, with activity concentrated on village centre revitalisation, small-scale hinterland subdivisions, and essential infrastructure upgrades (bushfire mitigation and regional connectivity). Development is constrained by environmental protections, steep topography, and planning overlays, resulting in lower overall activity compared to lower-lying Gold Coast growth corridors.
Tamborine Mountain Village Centre Revitalisation
0.5 kmCouncil-led precinct upgrade including retail, dining and community facilities targeting the main village shopping strip.
Determination: 2025-2026
Pimpama-Coomera Growth Corridor Infrastructure
15 kmRegional transport and water infrastructure supporting broader Gold Coast hinterland development, indirectly benefiting Tamborine Mountain access.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local Residential Infill DA - Mountain top holdings
2 kmSmall-scale dual occupancy and low-density residential subdivisions on existing large acreage holdings, typical of hinterland infill patterns.
Determination: 2024-2025
Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens Expansion
1.5 kmTourism and community precinct enhancement supporting visitor economy and local employment.
Determination: 2025
Regional Bushfire Mitigation & Access Roads
0.5 kmGold Coast City Council priority projects upgrading emergency egress and fire risk reduction across mountain precincts.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Tamborine Mountain is a scenic hillside residential suburb with limited formal heritage listings. The area is characterized by environmental conservation overlays protecting native bushland and scenic values rather than built heritage, with development controls focused on bushfire safety and landscape preservation rather than architectural heritage.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Environmental protection overlay - native vegetation clearing restrictions
- •Bushfire hazard mitigation requirements for building in elevated terrain
- •Local planning scheme setback and design guidelines for mountain residential character
Nearby Heritage Items