Prior 2008, it was part of the Beaudesert Shire, in the Gold Coast hinterland.

[2] Land in Tambourine North was first sold in 1875, with the first settler being John O' Callaghan.

[2] Many early settlers grew maize and grazed dairy cattle.

[3] The road brought visitors to the area and the North Tamborine village became the centre for social and business activities.

[4] A section of Tamborine National Park known as The Knoll protects forests found in the north of the suburb.