Located 16 miles from Surfers Paradise, Clagiraba is a locality located in Gold Coast, Queensland.

According to the 2006 Australian census, the suburb had a population of more than 700. But in 2011, the population decreased to 561 with an average income of $842.

This suburb is under the Federal Division; Forde, an Australian Electorate Division that was established in 1948 and was named after the Prime Minister of Australia, Frank Forde.

The name Clagiraba was believed to be derived from the indigenous term ‘Kalageerabah’ which means young or single men’s ground. This is also a district where young men were taken for their initiation ceremony before they could get married or be called a man.

The suburb lies between Mount Nathan and Witheren, which also encompasses the southern end of Tamborine Mountain. Within 10-15 minutes drive, you can now reach the suburbs of Nerang, Oxenford and Pacific Pines. It will take 30 minutes when going to Gold Coast’s beach destinations such as Surfers Paradise, Main Beach and The Spit.

Clagiraba is home to Miss Universe Australia 2010, Jesinta Franklin, who placed second-runner up in the Miss Universe 2010.

The suburb is also home to the Gold Coast Equestrian Centre, a horse riding school which is located at 212 Stewart Rd. This centre trains people of all ages on how to ride in a safe, respectful, and fun environment.

The areas that surround Clagiraba are Guanaba, Maudsland, Nerang, Mount Nathan, Advancetown, Witheren, Canungra and Mount Tamborine.

There is a dense tree population in the suburb of Clagiraba, before storm season hits, make sure you get your tree prepped up to avoid damages and destruction to properties. And to maintain the integrity and health of these trees, the suburb of Clagiraba is serviced by Tree Essence. Tree Essence offers tree-related services such as tree pruning, tree removal, tree lopping, and other arborist services. To know more, contact Tree Essence.