Download coordinates as: Benowa is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

[2] This word was later corrupted by European settlers in search of sugar cane growing on the shores of the Nerang River.

[citation needed] The Bundall Provisional School opened on 21 September 1885 on the corner of Ashmore Road and Mediterranean Drive under head teacher Edwin Davies.

On 1 January 1909, it was relocated the corner of Ashmore Road and Carrara St and became Benowa State School.

[citation needed] In October 1887, 5 subdivisions comprising the Benowa Estate and Plantation on the Nerang River were advertised to be auctioned by James R.

[6] St Kevin's Catholic School opened on 30 January 1979 with principal Elizabeth Newlands and 49 students enrolled in Years 1 and 2.

The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 6.0%, England 4.7%, China 3.1%, Japan 1.7% and South Africa 1.5%.

[9] The Gold Coast City Council operates a fortnightly mobile library service which visits St Kevins Avenue.

The Surfers Paradise Baseball Club also play at Sir Bruce Small Park.

The resort also used to host a professional Tennis event named the Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts on the WTA Tour.