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Suburb Profile: Helensvale

In Queensland, the suburb of Helensvale is located around 65 km south-east from Brisbane and is also at a prime situation just 20 kilometres north-west from both the iconic Surfers Paradise and sunny Gold Coast. Its name was derived in the 1870s from a local sugar plantation owner who named the...
Suburb Profile: Helensvale
iBuildNew Editorial TeamJul 24, 20193 min read
In Queensland, the suburb of Helensvale is located around 65 km south-east from Brisbane and is also at a prime situation just 20 kilometres north-west from both the iconic Surfers Paradise and sunny Gold Coast. Its name was derived in the 1870s from a local sugar plantation owner who named the place after his sister, Helena. It is best known for its waterfront views and as one of the first suburbs in the 1980s to be established along the hinterland fringe of the Gold Coast.

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The Neighbours The total number of residents has been calculated to reach around 16,860 people, with 4,670 families settled down in the area. It has brought about 6,400 private dwellings to the City of Gold Coast and is continuously thriving. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the median age is 41 years of age with the 40 to 60-year-old demographic accounting for 30% of the population. Meanwhile, the 10 to 30-year old age group make up 25%.

The School Run Parents and students have an array of educational facilities and institutions that are well spread out within the local area. All age groups are covered with the Helensvale State High School and Helensvale State School for primary students just five to ten minutes away from the town centre, while the Goodstart Early Learning is just a minute away. For more options, the A.B. Patterson College, Gaven State School, Oxenford State School, Pacific Pines State High School and Primary School are all a manageable ten-minute drive away.The Commute The Helensvale Railway station is on the Gold Coast line and powered by the Queensland Rail Citytrain network. For commuters, it is a quick 15- minute journey to the Gold Coast and an hour if they are headed towards Brisbane. The station is regarded as a transportation hub, recognised as the only place where trains, buses and trams interconnect. The Gold Coast Light Rail system, also known as G: link, connects Helensvale to other neighbouring suburbs. The town is serviced by the Pacific Motorway and the Gold Coast Highway.

helensvale suburb profile

Retail Therapy Residents and buyers don’t need to worry with a variety of shops easily accessible for everybody’s retail needs. The Westfield Helensvale brings supermarkets, clothing stores and restaurants all under one roof. The Helensvale Plaza Shopping Centre is also a one-stop-shop for the community with cafes, clinics, markets, banks and other essential services. The Oxenford Village provide even more stores with Homeworld Helensvale shopping centre caters to all your furniture and homeware necessities.What’s Going On This area brings the sunshine state to life with different opportunities for fun and entertainment around every corner. Visitors and families don’t have to go far for a much-awaited holiday experience with theme parks such as Wet’n’Wild, Sea World, Movie World, all under a 30-minute drive. Locals can also expand their horizons through gaining new skills from the Warehouse Workshop Acting Studio, Shapland Swim School or the HCD Martial Art Academy. The Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre is a helpful resource and meeting point for bringing the community together, particularly with the ‘Winter In The Vale’ event freely welcoming food trucks and live music for the public. This booming suburb also prioritises some time with nature with the Discovery Park, Lakeside Country Club and Coombabah Lake Conservation Park built to enjoy some sports and recreation.

helensvale suburb profile

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