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Welcome to Coombabah, QLD

Coombabah is a town on the Gold Coast of Australia. Nearby suburbs include Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, and Helensvale. Coombabah is in the local government area of the City of Gold Coast. It has a population of 9,774.

History

Coombabah is an Aboriginal word which has changed over time. It is a corrupted English variation on potentially three phrases. It either means, home of the turtles, place of the cobra worms, or a pocket of land.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Coombabah Lake is an area protected by the international convention RAMSAR. The wetland area is a significant site due to its marine life, bird life, and conservation areas. The council run guided bush walks during the day and night. For those wanting to explore independently there are dirt tracks and footpaths. Over 150 species of birds live in the wetlands. The surrounding area is houses, shops, and restaurants.