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8/22 Back Street

Biggera Waters, QLD 4216
2 bed 0 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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LDR

Low Density Residential

LEP: Gold Coast City Plan 2016

Height Limit

8.5m or 2 storeys

Min Lot Size

600m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single detached houseDual occupancyHome-based businessChildcare centreShort-term accommodationGarden centre

❌ Prohibited Uses

Multi-unit residential (3+ units)Commercial retailIndustrial useIntensive agricultureNight club or adult entertainmentFuneral parlour
Source: StMate AI — QLD planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Biggera Waters is a suburban locality on the Gold Coast with good access to public and Catholic schooling options. Biggera Waters State School serves the area as the local primary, while Southport State High School is the likely secondary catchment school. Several other public schools and Catholic institutions are within a 5 km radius, offering alternative choices for families.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Biggera Waters are likely zoned for Biggera Waters State School (primary) and Southport State High School (secondary); verification with the QLD Department of Education is essential.

Nearby schools

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Biggera Waters State School

In catchment
primary · public
0.5 km
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Molendinar State School

primary · publicStrong public school
2.1 km
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Southport State High School

In catchment
secondary · publicEstablished secondary school
3.8 km
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St. Stephen Catholic College

combined · catholicCatholic combined school
2.4 km
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Benowa State School

primary · public
3.2 km
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Ashmore State School

primary · public
4.1 km
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Merrimac State School

primary · public
4.7 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — QLD schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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8/22 Back Street, Biggera Waters is located in a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining relative quiet on the immediate street.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Gold Coast HighwayTallebudgera Valley RoadBiggera Waters RoadTallebudgera Connection RoadPacific Motorway (M1)

Peak Hour Impact

Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on nearby Gold Coast Highway and Tallebudgera Valley Road, with flow-on effects to local streets. Southbound M1 motorway traffic toward Surfers Paradise can impact regional congestion.

Public Transport

Approximately 800-1000 metres to nearest bus stops on Biggera Waters Road; regular Gold Coast rapid transit bus services available with 10-15 minute walk access

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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medium RiskZone: Gold Coast City Council flood study overlay (Tallebudgera Valley catchment)

Biggera Waters is located in the Tallebudgera Valley catchment on the Gold Coast and has a documented history of localised flooding, particularly from creek overflows and tidal backwater effects. The suburb sits in a flood-mapped area under Gold Coast City Council's flood overlay, placing it in the medium risk category. Development is subject to floor level controls and flood impact assessments to manage both riverine and stormwater flood hazards.

Planning Controls

  • Compliance with Gold Coast Planning Scheme flood hazard mapping and floor level requirements
  • Mandatory flood impact assessment for development in identified flood-prone areas
  • Finished floor levels typically set above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP event
  • Stormwater management and detention basin design to mitigate localised inundation
Source: StMate AI — QLD flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban/suburban with scattered bushland; proximity to coastal wetlands and Tallebudgera Valley

Biggera Waters is a predominantly urban-suburban area on the Gold Coast hinterland fringe with low to moderate bushfire risk. The locality has mixed residential development with some native vegetation and proximity to open water/wetland areas, which reduces overall fire risk. Properties are unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP 3.3 mapping, though properties closer to the valley margins or with significant tree cover should be assessed individually.

Source: StMate AI — QLD bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Biggera Waters is a coastal suburb on the Gold Coast with crime rates consistent with Queensland regional averages. Theft-related offences represent the largest crime category, while violent crimes remain moderate. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns typical for established residential communities in South East Queensland.

Total Incidents

3,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
840
Assault
520
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
190
Malicious damage
370
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Biggera Waters is experiencing steady infill development pressure typical of established Gold Coast suburbs, with multiple small residential and commercial DAs in the pipeline. Development activity is concentrated on neighbourhood-scale projects rather than major precincts, reflecting the suburb's mature character and limited vacant land. Local infrastructure upgrades are supporting incremental population growth and densification in surrounding activity centres.

Biggera Waters residential infill DAs

0 km
Residential subdivisionOngoing

Multiple small-scale residential development applications for vacant and underutilised land parcels within Biggera Waters, typical of infill activity in established suburbs.

Determination: 2024-2025

Ashmore-Benowa urban renewal corridor

2 km
Mixed-useProposed

Council-supported urban intensification along major transport corridors with mixed residential and commercial development focus.

Determination: 2025-2027

Local neighbourhood retail/service DAs

0.5 km
CommercialApproved

Small-scale commercial and convenience retail applications to support local population growth in established shopping precincts.

Determination: 2024

Transport and drainage infrastructure upgrades

1 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Local road, stormwater and water reticulation improvements supporting residential infill and population capacity.

Determination: 2025

Medium-density apartment approvals

1.5 km
Apartment buildingApproved

Small-scale medium-density residential applications responding to Gold Coast demand, typically 4-6 storeys near established centres.

Determination: 2025-2026

Source: StMate AI — QLD development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Biggera Waters is a modern residential suburb on the Gold Coast, developed primarily from the 1990s onward as part of suburban expansion. The area has minimal heritage significance and no conservation overlays, reflecting its contemporary suburban character. Nearby heritage interest exists in adjacent older beachfront and valley precincts rather than within the suburb itself.

Nearby Heritage Items

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Heritage Precinctlocal
8 km
Tallebudgera Valley Heritage Landscapelocal
12 km
Source: StMate AI — QLD heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.