It is home to 450 residents and over 70 kangaroos. The 120 homes and Village Centre cover 20% of the 270 acre site. The entrance is 639 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley. The site is set the Currumbin Valley hinterland, 7 minutes drive from Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast. It is 20 minutes drive from the Gold Coast (Coolangatta airport). The Ecovillage has won over 33 accolades for its design and leadership in sustainability, making it the most awarded residential estate in Australia. For sales see: https://theecovillage.com.au/sales/
For rental EOI see: https://theecovillage.com.au/rent/
The community enjoys events together in its community hall in the centre of the village. These include yoga, pilates, dancing, craft beer tasting and many other events, managed and run by residents and the commercial/retail Village Centre. More: https://www.groundcurrumbin.com.au
Many residents report being part of a large ‘extended’ family which comes with many unexpected and non-tangible benefits, for example being able to share resources and be part of something special. The Ecovillage is not a religious, arts or organisation based community. It developed organically with people from all walks of life choosing to live in the estate for a range of different reasons. The demographic is widely spread with some young families, older families, singles and retirees all enjoying the best the village has to offer. For more information you can tour the site etc via theecovillage.com.au or learn about its body corporate at http://www.villagehub.com.au/about-us
The general public can visit the Village Centre and café etc 7 days a week. Most of the roads are open but to respect the privacy of residents please do not drive around the Ecovillage. The ecovillage hall is only bookable for resident-focused events. A full-time Caretaker manages all the Common Property across the site for all owners and residents which makes living in the community very easy. Anyone can buy a house in Currumbin Ecovillage, if they can find one for sale. All homes are private houses. About 25% of the homes are rented out. House prices range from about AUD$800,000 to AUD$1,900,000
Most residents aim to reduce, reuse and recycle waste, treat the wastewater system kindly and minimise noise and energy use. The range of resident involvement in community activities varies greatly. Often a forum called Coffee Connect is held on the third Sunday of each month and guest can express interest in attending to hear about current activities and from a guest speaker. The ecovillage residents enjoy over 25 different community facilities and during the day it is generally quiet and peaceful. More: www.theecovillage.com.au
