Another of the Gold Coast’s family friendly master planned residential and business areas, Pacific Pines, population 9,000 plus, sits in the Hinterland just 80kms to Brisbane and a ten minute drive to the Gold Coast beaches.

Migrant families who chose to settle in Pacific Pines can enjoy all the modern facilities of one of the Gold Coast’s newest suburbs.  There is a large expat community in the area, especially from the UK. Everything a family needs is right there: schools, shopping, healthcare and recreation opportunities, including 68 hectares of designated community parkland. Schools in the suburb include Pacific Pines State School years p-7, Pacific Pines State High School years 8-12, The Jubilee interdenominational school years p-7, The Park Lake School years p-7, and free bus pick up for  Koolrabyn International School. Nearby suburbs also offer a range of educational choices including the Silkwood P-7 Rudolph Steiner School 7 kms away at Mt Nathan and the large Helensvale State College, which accepts suitable students from outside its catchment area into its arts and excellence programmes.

New migrants to Pacific Pines can get involved in a number of community activities. There are a number of playgroups, an active residents association, free community health and fitness programmes and a performing arts and community centre. There are several sports clubs active in pacific Pines- including AFL, soccer, netball and cricket.