Helensvale Suburb Profile  

In a suburb that likes to pack a whole lot in, Helensvale is both laid-back and buzzy. Steadily increasing in popularity (and not just with the holiday-makers), this Gold Coast suburb takes the top prize for convenience. Living in Helensvale means enjoying easy access to everything from bustling shopping centres to quiet, natural spaces. In the south of Helensvale, where the Gold Coast Highway meets the Pacific Motorway, the sprawling Westfield Shopping Centre is packed to the brim with big-name brands and small boutiques. Then there are the golf courses, sports playing fields, fishing spots, bikeways, and the aquatic centre. Plus, homey streets and waterways run alongside protected reserves and mangrove swamps which can be explored on bike or foot. 

Families have their pick of quality schools, and for those who need to commute, Helensvale is well-connected to the Gold Coast and Brisbane CBD via the M1 motorway or by train, light rail, or bus. Living in Helensvale offers a blend of convenience, community, and nature that many families are now discovering. 

Yet, Helensvale’s biggest wow factor is its theme parks – Wet n’ Wild, Movie World, and Dreamworld. With a string of beaches just down the road, Coomera River, and the resort-like facilities (including deep water marinas) of Hope Island and Sanctuary Cove, Helensvale really is a no-brainer for families looking to settle. 

Area Features

Theme Parks

Life is never dull in Helensvale, especially when you have three of Queensland’s biggest theme parks at your doorstep – Wet n’ Wild, Movie World and Dreamworld.

Shop Til You Drop

Helensvale’s sprawling Westfield is packed with big-name brands, boutique stores, and an entertainment and dining scene. While in Helensvale’s north is a homemaker centre.

Outdoor Fun

Helensvale boasts a plethora of parklands and playfields, golfing facilities, an aquatic centre and cycle and walking paths. Plus, the beaches and marinas are just down the road.