Arundel, QLD 4214

Not sure what other reviwers mean by small blocks - they are much larger here than many Gold Coast suburbs!

Some small blocks it gets really hot in summer and you are living too close to neighbours. Narrow streets and barking dogs. There are better places to live than Arundel.

I have lived in Arundel for 5 years now and really like it here. Arundel state school is a good primary school. Close to Harbour Town, Griffith Uni and hospitals/medical centres. With no traffic it takes 20mins to get to Main Beach. Main thing it is missing good walking areas/tracks.

Arundel is a nice suburb on the outskirts of the Gold Coast.
It's affordable but the majority of the developments are small blocks on tight narrow streets.
If you like to surf it will take aprox half hour to the nearest beach. Not bad for a first home buyer.

I've moved to Arundel and absolutely love living here. It is a very peaceful, quiet and safe neighbourhood and only 4km from the beach. I love walking my dog along marine parade & the broadwater parklands (all within easy access). Surfer's paradise is only 10km away and Harbourtown is less than five minutes. Most of all I love the quiet, neighbourly feel of the streets surrounded by beautiful trees and golf courses. If you're looking to move you really can't go past Arundel - we're very happy here!

I love Arundel, close to everything and public transport always nearby. Their is neighborly spirit and everyone looks after each other and always up for a chat. A great place to call home with the family or for those retiring and love a good game of golf or shopping.

On the Gold Coast, where it can be all about the haves and have nots, its refreshing to see a 'normal' suburb, central to everything and offering a nice diverse mix of housing and people. Arundel offers expensive golf course homes as well as two bedroom duplexes, townhouses for rent as well as luxury houses on large blocks of land. Southport is 5 mins away, Surfers is 10. People are friendly and range from families occupying houses to students at the Griffith University up the road. With the Gold Coast Light Rail project well underway at Arundel's doorstep and the huge new Gold Coast hospital being built right next to it, this relaxed unpretentious suburb that's less than 5kms from the beautiful Broadwater should certainly remain popular with home buyers and property investors alike.

I love the fact I can walk all along the stunning Broadwater to Southport for work and by the time I arrive I'm at peace. This location is the hidden palace, it's just Labrador has a bad reputation from many many years ago and has not recovered to the full extent it should. The name needs changing (to reflect the Broadwater) as it sounds like an uninviting suburb when infact we are surrounded by water, water sports and a great handy location to Surfers. Labrador is undervalued, so many bargains, just ridiculous. The suburb is becoming very trendy in certain locations. I can see when the new Gold Coast Hospital opens in December 2012 properties will skyrocket as Doctors & Nurses like to live close to the Hospital incase of Emergencies. Coming from Lennox Head/Byron Bay I feel this area has still many opportunities in the horizon. It's wonderful as we are so spoilt, with a great variety of different restaurants on Frank Street and all within walking distance from home, stroll along Marine Parade and look at the spectacular view of Surfers especially the Night lights - just sensational.

I love Labrador. It's so close to the main parts of the Gold Coast yet is very quiet and laid back. Locals are down-to-earth and the streets are quiet and safe with plenty of parking space. Everything is close by from the best fish and chips on the Gold Coast to coffee shops and bbqs on the grassy shores of the glorious Broadwater. Labrador has a real friendly locals feel and people are very smiley and chatty when you meet them in the shops.

Great place for investors that want a small low maintenance home and a reasonable price. Good transport links, future potential of growth, the broadwater and close proximity to the city centre.

A great place to live just moments to the Broadwater and only 10 Minutes from Sufers Paradise. A very " up and coming" area with some new Developments and Infrastructure. House prices set to rise after the new Grifith University Hospital is complete and Light Rail are complete.

When other people always talk about Labrador, the comments I always hear are 'old', 'run down', 'crime ridden'. Whenever I walk around our neighbourhood I see some older homes of which most are being or have been renovated. With the upgrade of Frank Street, all the drug houses have been pulled down, and crime has been drastically reduced (it wasn't that bad to start off with, provided you didn't live within cooeee of Frank street). Lots of nearby restaurants no matter where you live in Labrador. The Broadwater and park lands are just at the end of the street, anywhere in Labrador.
To me the best part about living in Labrador is: IT'S CLOSE THE EVERYTHING!!!! No matter where you want to go, the drive is only minutes. No matter where you work, driving home late afternoon is easy. No traffic jams trying to get into the back suburbs. If you like quality living without the 'prestige', have a look at Labrador. I'm sure you'll love it!

I had heard that things had changed, but I did not see any evidence of that, except right along the water. I wouldn't want someone to get the wrong impression of Queensland, when they see this suburb so highly rated. The nicer areas around here are Arundel and Parkwood. Just telling it the way it is.

Lived in labrador 3 years. Purchased a property here in 2008 which has risen in value by 70K so investment is fantastic. Some parts have a bad name but so do all suburbs no matter where you are i suppose. Some reviews say its got huge problems ! but i dont know where this comes from as i have not seen them. Never had a problem day or night. Some in my block only have a carport and have stuff stored there years and NEVER had any of it stolen. Restaurants are everywhere and southport teh gold coasts CBD is walking distance or if you like transport to anywhere is great. I believe a bad reputation from many years ago is something that others still apparently dwell on i dunno? So we are actually investing in another unit as arental property right now . Hope this all helps. Troy

The coast-hugging part of Labrador is fantastic to live in. I love the peace and quiet, the early morning bike rides along the Broadwater, easy access from this end of the coast to Brisbane, and the fact that it is not overrun by duplexes...there is a balance.

Southport is growing and growing with lots of facilities being put in place, so for me owning a house in Labrador is also a good investment in more than a lifestyle. (Not that I am moving!)

I have lived all over the Gold Coast & love living in Labrador. East of Government Road (the beach side) is the best area (west of Government Road is too high density). It is one of the oldest suburbs on the Gold Coast. The Broadwater is walking distance & Labrador is far enough away from Surfers Paradise but still close enough to visit if you wish. There are some lovely streets in the hilly areas with character homes still remaining. There are a lot of homes screaming for renovation or demolition but that's great as it is still an affordable area to buy into & benefit from huge capital growth in the future.
Since several expensive high rises have been built along Labrador's Broadwater, Labrador has become quiet a trendy place to live. Most of the dingy 3 storey walkups have gone & with them all the rif raff. Labrador has lots of character & I believe in the future it will be the jewel of the Gold Coast.

Perfect Location and large land.. Try and get a property that backs on to the Country Club Golf Course. These are very sought after

Labrador is a fantastic place to live. Not only are you close the the beach and broadwater, but there are heaps of options for dining out. Chirn park and aqua are great for dinner. When you drive around the suburb, notice the number of homes that are being renovated. Labrador is one of the last parts of the coast the has not had its heart ripped out by developers looking to make a quick buck with duplex homes.

I can recommend the area (beach side of government road) as a great place to live

I have lived in Labrador for almost 3 years and it is great. We choose Labrador to buy because we wanted to be close to the Broadwater, Southport and Surfers Paradise.

Our street is very quiet and we know most of the people in our street, we even look out for each others properties when someone is on holidays.

We have a lot of green open spaces and parks for kids and dogs to run free. Pathways to all streets and good bus service.

Labrador does have some areas that are a little on the not taken care of / rough side but you get that in most high rental apartment areas.

The Broadwater is right there for walking, swimming, fishing and boating.

Harbour Town is the main shopping center. There is also Coles and Aldi.

Whether looking to rent or buy Labrador is a great option.

There are just so many nicknames for Labrador and just so much crime its absurd. I remember going into a retail cafe and they sold ice pipes it was disgusting. Now days drugs in labrador is an epidemic and its a known fact. Several shootings have also happend in recent year so you know crime is on the rise. Having said that the 'Chirn Park' labrador side is very beautiful and has some great homes.

Either way probably best to buy some crimsafe and put on all your doors and windows and you will have now problem.

Arundel is on the Gold Coast in between the famous coastal strip and the beautiful hinterland. Ideal for its location, Arundel offers the best of both worlds in a quiet residential area. Many of the homes in this area and fairly new and in good condition and prices although creeping up are still within reach for working couples. These is a good shopping centre with supermarket, butcher, fruit and veg shop as well as specialty shops and restaurants and take away food. The Arundel Tavern offers meals, cold drinks and gaming rooms with live entertainment at certain times. Close to many sporting venues as well as the large Westfield Shopping Centre at Helensvale.

Labrador is increasingly becoming known for its criminal activity with crimes such as breaking and entering and car theft on the increase. This has prompted the nickname Lockyadoor. There are plenty of cheap housing options with apartments and houses regularly coming up for rent. The fabulous retail centre, Harbour Town has great bargains and there are some wonderful dining options as well. There is a readings cinema and the beach as ready entertainment and the people seem friendly enough. All in all, I find it more of a tourist destination and personally wouldn't want to live there.