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Homes in Tugun at the 2021 Census
- 46.2%separate houses
- 30.2%townhouses and semis
- 22.9%flats and units
- 38.9%with a mortgage
Tugun is a beach suburb on the southern Gold Coast. Tugun Beach runs from Flat Rock, on the Currumbin side, south to Bilinga. Back from the sand, the land climbs into Tugun Heights, the higher part of the suburb in the west.
You will find houses, townhouses and units side by side in Tugun. That means many kinds of jobs. You might want a new deck on a beach house, a fresh kitchen in a townhouse, or timber stairs up a sloping block. See our deck builds and kitchen renovations.
Close by: Currumbin, Coolangatta, Elanora.
What are homes like in Tugun?
Just under half of Tugun's homes are houses. In the 2021 Census, 46.2% of the homes people lived in were separate houses. Another 30.2% were semi-detached homes, row houses or townhouses, and 22.9% were flats or units. About 7,175 people lived in the suburb, and the median age was 39.
Most homes are owned. 38.9% were owned with a mortgage and 28.7% were owned outright, while 30.2% were rented. So both owners and landlords live side by side here. An owner might plan a bigger outdoor area for the family. A landlord might just want a rental kitchen or laundry that is tidy and works well.
What should you plan for on a Tugun deck or reno?
Salt comes first. Pryda, a maker of timber connectors and brackets, rates anywhere within 1 km of breaking surf as a severe marine zone. For brackets used outside in that zone, its guide calls for 316 marine grade stainless steel or an equal. It also warns that sheltered spots, like the open space under a deck or a verandah, can sometimes rust worse than parts left in full sun and rain.
Slope is the second thing. Tugun rises from sea level to about 50 metres, with Tugun Heights on the higher western side. A sloping block can mean taller posts and more steps down to the yard. Our guide to deck footings explains the basics.
Do you need approval for a deck in Tugun?
Often you do. For a new timber deck in Tugun, expect to need building approval from a private certifier, the City of Gold Coast says. A raised deck needs approval unless it is under 10 square metres, under 1 metre high and meets all the building rules. A deck over 1 metre high in a setback area may also need the City's own approval, which your certifier arranges.
Townhouse and unit owners should also read their body corporate by-laws before work starts. It is smart to look up your address on the City's flood maps too. They show the approximate flood depth and defined flood level for each property. There is more in our approvals guide.
What clients say
5.0 on Google
A full reno, two bathrooms and all
He was fantastic to work with and the quality of work was top notch. … Brett is a very good communicator and a great builder.
Deck restored, new steps from scratch
Brett did a bang-up job repairing and restoring our wooden deck … we can't fault his work ethic, craftsmanship, communication or punctuality.
15 years of jobs, still calling Brett
Brett has done several renovation jobs for us over the last 15 years … quality work, great follow-through, and just a great guy to have come into our home
Are there heritage-listed homes in Tugun?
Yes, at least one. The Gold Coast Local Heritage Register includes Ar Dee, a beach house in San Michele Street, Tugun. On a local heritage place, the City treats almost any work as development, even repairing paint or plaster. Works with only a minor impact may get a Heritage Exemption Certificate. Check the City Plan Heritage Overlay for your address first.
Could my older Tugun home have asbestos?
It could. The QBCC says many homes built before 1990 may contain asbestos. It was banned in building products in 1990, but a total ban did not start until 2003. The QBCC lists places like gutters, gables, flooring underlay, fences, sheds and splashbacks. Get any suspect material tested before an old kitchen or bathroom comes out.
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