Nestled in the heart of the Nerang River, Chevron Island is a cherished part of the Gold Coast’s vibrant community. Long before it became the lively neighborhood you now call home, it was known as Goat Island, a natural landform used as a cattle farm where goats roamed freely, helping to manage the area’s tough vegetation.
In the 1950s, Chevron Island was transformed through land reclamation—adding sand and earth to elevate its shape and form. During this process, it was physically separated from the mainland where the famous Home of the Arts (HOTA) now stands, creating a unique island environment right in the river.
The Nerang River once meandered wide and shallow, dotted with shifting sandbanks, making navigation tricky. Over the decades, dredging and river engineering turned this natural waterway into a navigable channel, with the sand used to develop the island and other land in the area. Early ferry crossings linked the island to Surfers Paradise, helping to establish it as a lively community hub.
Almost everyone who moves to Chevron Island finds it hard to leave. Locals treasure the unique lifestyle, friendly community, and beautiful natural surroundings that make this little island so special. It’s a place where neighbours quickly become friends, and the charm of island living creates a true sense of home.
Convenience Store:
Express Food Store – 46 Thomas Drive
• Spar – 45 Thomas Drive
• Australia Post Chevron Island – 3/64 Thomas Drive
Parks:
• Green Bridge connect Chevron Island to HOTA (Home of the Arts) – 223 Stanhill Drive
• Chevron Island Park – 75 Thomas Drive (public toilet)
Austin Gilchrist Park – 7 Tarcoola Crescent
• Korman Family Park – 183 Stanhill Drive
• Southern Cross Reserve – Southern Cross Drive
Cronin Park – Southern Cross Drive
• Budds Beach Reserve – River Drive
Hair:
• Bell Hair – 4/49/51 Thomas Drive
• Urban Stylz – 1/44 Thomas Drive
• Seville’s Design Hair & Beauty – 5/38 Thomas Drive
Murphy & Co Barber Shop – 3/63 Thomas Drive
• Hair La Natural Chevron Island – 56b Thomas Drive
• New York Dog Wash – 17 Karloo Street
Cafes:
The Lean Chef Kitchen – 1/64 Thomas Drive
• Café Alfons – 38 Thomas Drive
• Espresso Bonsai – 66 Thomas Drive
Restaurants/Dining/Bar:
• Dipcro Pastry – 55 Thomas Drive
• Arlos Pizzeria – 2/46 Thomas Drive
Antika Bar & Grill – 2/7-9 Burra Street
• Mr Kojima – 1/62 Thomas Drive
• Chevron Tavern – 47 Thomas Drive
Bottega Chevron Village – 58 Thomas Drive
Transport & Parking
• Public car park: Karloo Street (public toilet available)
• Bus stops: 35 and 72 Thomas Drive (both directions)
• Nearest tram station: Cypress Avenue, approx. 1.2 km away
• Note: 3-hour street parking limit Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm (unless signed otherwise).
For parking permit or transport information, contact: City of Gold Coast Council – Customer Service: 07 5667 5999
Public Transport Enquiries: Call Translink on 13 12 30
Schools & Education
Primary Schools
- St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School
- Benowa State School
- Bellevue Park State School
- Surfers Paradise State School
• High Schools (Public)
- Benowa State High School
- Southport State High School
- Keebra Park State High School
Private Schools
- The Southport School (TSS)
- St Hilda’s School for Girls
Shopping Centres:
• Circle on Cavill – 3184 Surfers Paradise Boulevard – Woolworths
• Chevron Renaissance – 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard – Coles
Southport Park Shopping Centre
Corner Ferny Road & Benowa Road – Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and more
Local Facebook Pages:
• Chevron Island Community
• Chevron Island Neighbourhood Connect
Medical:
Pharmacy – Chempro Chemist Chevron Island 5-6/57 Thomas Drive
• Dentist – Cosmetic & General Dentistry 70-72 Thomas Drive
Chevron Advanced Medical & Skin Cancer Clinic – 57 Thomas Drive
Health & Wellbeing:
• Chevron Island Physio – 21 Adori Street
• Chevron Island Health Studio -Lvl 1, 49/51 Thomas Drive
Get Motivated Health & Fitness – 58 Thomas Drive
• Yoga in Paradise – 1/57 Thomas Drive
• Revival Medi Spa – Level 1/57 Thomas Drive
Local Events, Attractions and Festivals:
• Home of the Arts: visit hota.com.
au to see what’s on at HOTA HOTA markets: Sundays 6am-11:30am
• Surfers Paradise Beachfront markets: Every Wednesday,Thursday and Friday 4pm, – 9pm
• Surfers Paradise Beachfront – 5 minute drive
Budds Beach
Did You Know?
Postcode
Elevation
4217
Approx. 2 metres above sea level at high tide
Population Around 1,500 residents
Local Businesses
HOTA Green Bridge:
Approximately 150 small and local businesses
Opened in 2020, linking Chevron Island to Surfers Paradise
Connected by two bridges: One toward Southport/Bundall and one toward Surfers Paradise
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Police, Fire & Ambulance (Emergency)
1800 333 000
Crime Stoppers
132 500
SES (State Emergency Service)
136 707
Gas Faults / Leaks
136 707
Electrical Faults / Outages
13 74 25
24-Hour Home Doctor Service
13 43 25 84
Nurse on call
13 11 26
Poisons Information Centre
13 11 14
Lifeline (24/7 Support)
1300 264 625
RSPCA Animal Rescue
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