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Molendinar, QLD Family Guide

QLD 4214 · City of Gold Coast

Discover Molendinar with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.

Explore kids’ activitiesDirectory data rebuilt 29 Oct 2026
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Queensland regional photograph · Chris Olszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0

How Molendinar rates for families

How we rate suburbs →

Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.

Overall rating
2.0
Fair
2.0 out of 5

Average of the 6 factors scored so far.

  • Kids' activities5.0/5

    20 kinds within 3 km

    12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0

  • School access0.0/5

    0% of homes within an 800 m walk of a government primary school

    70% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Public transport0.5/5

    10.5% of homes near a frequent stop or station

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Parks & play1.2/5

    29.1% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • GP access0.2/5

    2.9% of homes within 1 km of a GP

    75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Hot days5.0/5

    1.4 days a year at 35°C or hotter

    5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0

  • Not rated yet:
  • Commute to the city (not measured yet)
  • Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
  • Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
  • Bushfire (not measured in QLD yet)

Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).

Data sources (9)

Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).

Schools8within 3 kmActivities54within 5 kmUpcoming events0shown within 5 kmHomes1for sale within 5 km

Find something they love

Martial arts12 within 5 kmSwimming9 within 5 kmGymnastics & cheer7 within 5 kmTennis7 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)4 within 5 km
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Soccer4 within 5 kmOther sports2 within 5 kmCricket2 within 5 kmArts & dance6 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM3 within 5 kmMusic3 within 5 kmKids' activities & play2 within 5 kmYoga & wellbeing2 within 5 km
Category photo credits

Photos: AroundSchools · AI-generated illustration AI-generated illustrations

Explore Molendinar

Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.

Hermitage Park

Ashmore · 1.7 km

Playground Sports courts / fields
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Sports & local clubs around Molendinar

Martial arts around Molendinar

12 listed within 5 km of Molendinar · 3 in Molendinar

Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate

Molendinar

Karate

In Molendinar

Gold Coast Karate & Kobudo Centre

Molendinar

Karate

In Molendinar

Kenkokan Karate-do

Molendinar

Karate

In Molendinar

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See all 12 within 5 km

Swimming around Molendinar

9 listed within 5 km of Molendinar · 1 in Molendinar

International Pool Products

Molendinar

Swimming

In Molendinar

Can Do Aquatics

Southport

SportsSwimming
from $15Ages 1–14

3.6 km from central Molendinar

Laps Swimming Centre

Southport

Swimming

3.6 km from central Molendinar

All swimming in Molendinar (1) →
See all 9 within 5 km

Gymnastics & cheer around Molendinar

7 listed within 5 km of Molendinar · 2 in Molendinar

Gold Medal Gymnastics

Molendinar

GymnasticsFirst AidCheer Team

In Molendinar

BIGStar Circus

Molendinar

AcrobaticsMagicianCircus

In Molendinar

Super Performance Centre

Ashmore

Gymnastics

1.8 km from central Molendinar

All gymnastics & cheer in Molendinar (2) →
See all 7 within 5 km

Tennis around Molendinar

7 listed within 5 km of Molendinar · 1 in Molendinar

Gold Coast Table Tennis Association

Molendinar

Table TennisTennis

In Molendinar

KDV Sport

Carrara

Tennis

2.5 km from central Molendinar

Emerald Lakes Tennis

Carrara

Tennis

3.2 km from central Molendinar

All tennis in Molendinar (1) →
See all 7 within 5 km

More sports

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Arts & dance around Molendinar

6 listed within 5 km of Molendinar · 1 in Molendinar

Allure Rhythmic Gymnastics Gold Coast

Nerang

GymnasticsDancing SchoolAdventure & Camping

3.7 km from central Molendinar

Dendy Cinemas Southport

Southport

Event EntertainmentArt CentreMusic

3.8 km from central Molendinar

SEPAC (Studio Empire Performing Arts Centre)

Southport

DramaMusicDancing School

4.5 km from central Molendinar

All arts & dance in Molendinar (1) →
See all 6 within 5 km

Tutoring & STEM around Molendinar

3 listed within 5 km of Molendinar

Read Write Intervention Clinic

Ashmore

TutoringEnglish

0.9 km from central Molendinar

Kip McGrath - Ashmore

Ashmore

MathsEnglish

1.1 km from central Molendinar

NumberWorks'nWords Chevron Island

Chevron Island

MathsEnglish

4.9 km from central Molendinar

Not finding it in Molendinar? Listed in Ashmore (2 · 0.9 km), Labrador (1 · 4.7 km), Pacific Pines (1 · 6.1 km)

Schools within 3 km of Molendinar

Explore school profiles, admissions and nearby activities.

8 schools within 3 km of the Molendinar centre, none with a Molendinar address.

Check official school-zone boundaries on each school profile; proximity is not eligibility. Check a specific address

Parks, playgrounds & community places

Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.

Playgrounds (verified features) (4)

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Public pools (2)

Sports grounds (2)

Parks (4 of 14)

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What's coming up

One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.

No upcoming events are listed near this suburb right now. Explore nearby guides or check back for new events.

Activities by age around Molendinar

Ages as the provider or event states them. * Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.

At a glance

This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Molendinar: 54 kids' activities within 5 km and parks and playgrounds.

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Browse mapped places (71)

Your council & community

Molendinar within City of Gold Coast

7 of the council area’s 274 activity providers · 11th of 59 suburbs by number of providers

City of Gold Coast guide

Libraries & community placesParks & playgroundsPools & recreationLocal events

Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.

Homes with family context

Homes in and around Molendinar

A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.

1

For sale within 5 km

For sale within 5 km of Molendinar

7 Breakspear Road (1/1)

7 Breakspear Road

1.1km

Molendinar, QLD 4214

$1,500,000

422House

Recently sold within 5 km of Molendinar

Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.

18 Moora Street (1/1)
Sold
House
18 Moora Street300m

Ashmore, QLD 4214

3
2
2
21 Macquarie Avenue (1/1)
Sold
Duplex
21 Macquarie Avenue400m

Molendinar, QLD 4214

4
2
1
30 Murrumba Drive (1/1)
Sold
House
30 Murrumba Drive400m

Ashmore, QLD 4214

4
1
2
21 Freda Street (1/1)
Sold
House
21 Freda Street700m

Ashmore, QLD 4214

4
2
2
12 Kurrambee Avenue (1/1)
Sold
House
12 Kurrambee Avenue700m

Ashmore, QLD 4214

4
1
4
24 Patura Drive (1/1)
Sold
House
24 Patura Drive800m

Ashmore, QLD 4214

4
2
2

Real estate agencies in Molendinar

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Tyme Real Estate

Real estate agency

1 listing

1 for sale

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Call 0732812325

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Nearby suburbs

Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.

Ashmore

7 activity providers · 0.9 km

Carrara

7 activity providers · 3.3 km

Benowa

5 activity providers · 3.5 km

Nerang

5 activity providers · 3.7 km

Compare activities, schools & parks
  • Molendinar

    Martial arts 3, Gymnastics & cheer 2, Swimming 1, Tennis 1 +5

    0 schools · 5 parks

  • Ashmore0.9 km · same council

    Tutoring & STEM 2, Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1 +2

    5 schools · 7 parks

  • Carrara3.3 km · same council

    Tennis 3, Football (AFL) 1, Martial arts 1, Music 1 +1

    2 schools · 2 parks

  • Benowa3.5 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Tennis 1

    3 schools · 2 parks

  • Nerang3.7 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +2

    3 schools · 7 parks

  • Arundel3.9 km · same council

    Cricket 1, Martial arts 1

    2 schools · 8 parks

Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.

Explore nearby family guides

Ashmore family guide · 0.9 kmCarrara family guide · 3.3 kmBenowa family guide · 3.5 kmNerang family guide · 3.7 kmArundel family guide · 3.9 kmSouthport family guide · 4.5 kmBundall family guide · 4.6 kmLabrador family guide · 4.7 kmWorongary family guide · 5.1 kmMain Beach family guide · 5.7 kmSurfers Paradise family guide · 5.9 km

Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 28 Oct 2026.

Libraries in and around Molendinar

PlaceSuburbWhat is there
Local Studies LibrarySouthportLibrary · Playground

Live from the AroundSchools directory — 1 libraries, 55 parks and 2 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Molendinar · correct as at 29 Oct 2026

Kids activities across City of Gold Coast

274 kids activities listed
on AroundSchools, in City of Gold Coast
Sports225Creative Arts36Entertainment26Academic20Music13Health10

Local guides & reading

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School, activity and family guides for readers exploring Molendinar.

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All kids' activities listed in Molendinar

Grouped by kind; only listings whose address is in Molendinar.

* Ages read from the provider's own website and re-checked every four months — not yet confirmed by them here.