Population 445 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Coomera Postal code 4207 Lga City of Gold Coast | Postcode(s) 4207 Stapylton Norwell Federal division Division of Fadden | |
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Stapylton is a locality in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Its western border is marked by the Albert River and the Pacific Motorway. It had a population of 445 at the 2011 census.
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Map of Stapylton QLD 4207, Australia
History
The area was named after surveyor Granville William Chetwynd Stapylton (1800–1840), who was killed by Aborigines on 31 May 1840, near Mount Lindesay. Stapylton was once part of the Shire of Albert until its amalgamation in 1995.
Infrastructure
Australia's first green waste to energy power plant was built at Stapylton.
The suburb contains the Mount Stapylton Weather station, several quarries and the Stapylton Landfill and Recycling Centre. The radar tower is 30 m tall and was completed in 2006.
Amenities
The Yatala drive-in theatre was opened on 27 October 1974; it contains two large screens and covers 10 acres.
Industry
Supercars teams DJR Team Penske and Tekno Autosports are both based in Stapylton.