title: Guanaba
text: # Guanaba
  
  Guanaba is a semi-rural locality in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Guanaba had a population of 793 people.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The locality consists of small acreages focused around the equestrian community.
  
  The eastern boundary of Guanaba follows the Coomera River. Tamborine National Park occupies a section in the west where elevations reach to around 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level.
  
  ## History
  
  Guanaba State School was established circa March 1930 using a school building relocated from the former Carrara State School in 1929. It was officially opened on Arbor Day circa June 1930. It closed circa 1942.
  
  In the 2011 census, Guanaba recorded a population of 798 people, 49.6% female and 50.4% male. The median age of the Guanaba population was 43 years, 6 years above the national median of 37. 74.1% of people living in Guanaba were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 7.5%, New Zealand 4.6%, Netherlands 1.5%, Germany 1.3%, Ireland 0.9%. 91.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1% Mandarin, 0.8% Dutch, 0.6% German, 0.4% French, 0.4% Greek.
  
  In the 2016 census, Guanaba had a population of 793 people.
  
  ## Amenities
  
  It is home to the Gold Coast Polo and Country Club.
  
  