The Ecovillage at Currumbin :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2002 Established: 2005

This page last updated:6/9/2011

The Ecovillage at Currumbin

Currumbin Valley, Queensland,

Australia

Awarded as the World’s finest example of sustainable residential living, The Ecovillage at Currumbin offers something inspirational ... the chance to live a natural lifestyle within a vibrant community atmosphere amidst one of Australia’s most liveable cities.

Escape the madness of suburban life and come live in Australia’s greenest location. Nestled within picturesque Currumbin Valley and with world heritage rainforests providing a lush back drop, just 7 minutes and 7km from some of the Gold Coast’s most exceptional beaches and comprehensive services, The Ecovillage sits amidst paradise but near to all urban facilities.

Quality homesites set in what The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI)awarded as the World’s Best Environmental Development. Like living in your own private National Park with full resort amenities.

Peaceful community living with that quality of life and community at the heart - something we all long for. Residents of The Ecovillage love living here (read the Testimonials page on our website).

The Highlands at the Ecovillage

Our final residential land release of just 38 large lots is now selling.

Enjoy seclusion in your own tucked away private space with The Ecovillage recreation centre and other facilities within easy walk or bike ride. State-of-the-art fibre optic cabling throughout the village delivers a high speed communications network so that working from home has never been easier.

Conceptually, The Ecovillage embraces this extraordinary site, enhancing what is already beautiful ... a piece of paradise, where you can have the comforts of contemporary life yet harvest the many benefits of world class sustainable living: a wise investment for the future.

Visit the Property Information Centre at 639 Currumbin Creek Road Currumbin Valley, Queensland Australia - open 7 days a week.

Status: 67 resident families / 81 yet to build

Website: http://www.theecovillage.com.au

Contact:

Michelle Close
639 Currumbin Creek Road
Currumbin Valley, Queensland 4223 Australia
Phone: 0011640755987355

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This page last updated:6/9/2011

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(Infromation available on Sustainable Building Products, Suppliers etc)

Visitor Process: Contact the Property Information Centre. Directors Chris Walton and Kerry Shepherd had a dream to create a community for sustainable living. Purchase land (freehold)with eco-easy build options for sustainable homes. Designers and builders available who are experienced with building requirements in The Ecovillage. Diverse community of evolved, positive people with a social conscience

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GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 165 (Diverse Community) Open to new members: Yes (Purchase freehold land)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (well considered Body Coporate and inter community forums held) Identified Leader: No (Committees elected by community) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Community Eldership - value experience, age and wisdom)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: (Voluntary assistance with planting days, working bees to help community members and other community initiatives.) Join Fee: Yes (Purchase land and build sustainable home.) Regular Fees: Yes (Body Corp Levies)
Land and Buildings Rural (Rural 7kms to beach 5km to shopping) Area: 272 acres (110.1 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) (Freehold Ownership under Community Title) Number of Residences: 148 (75%of 272 acres is open space, wildlife corridor) Cohousing: No (We welcome co-housing and share housing)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (individual lot owners grow their own food andas well as communioty growing areas, orchards etc) Share Community Meals: (Residents facilities frequented daily by families fro meals using cob oven and bbq facilities) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (non denominational bush chapel in the native hoop pine forest) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): (eclectic mix) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (Home schooling now-pre/primary school planned)

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