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Helensvale
20 km²
Population growth of 19% since 2011 has seen Helensvale expand into a larger, more affluent community. The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and the area is defined by large family homes and high incomes. It is a diverse spot where over 32% of people were born overseas, far exceeding the state average. This mix of growth and international migration has created a relatively prosperous suburb on the Gold Coast.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 17.1% since 2011.
International migration is a major feature here, with 32.7% of people born overseas, which is far above the state average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
About 14.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
People with no religion make up 44.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a sharp increase of 22 points since 2011.
The area has seen a rise in higher education, with 21% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the local schools are among the largest in similar areas.
Helensvale is a high-earning area where 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure. Typical household incomes have risen by $626 since 2011.
A slightly higher than average 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported long-term conditions.
While 28.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national figure, volunteering is much lower than in most other similar areas.
First Nations residents in Helensvale have a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are both far above the national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 62.3% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than across Australia, though typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.
Most people commute by car, and very few homes lack a motor vehicle. Public transport infrastructure is strong, with 82 stops and 28 routes, though only 2% of people use it for their daily commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.1% of people moving house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 10 points since 2011.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.
Helensvale is an advantaged area with high access to money and resources, ranking higher than 90% of similar places. It is also a major business hub with 2,600 businesses.
The area experiences high annual rainfall compared to the state average. Minimum temperatures are about the same as the state, but maximums are much lower.
Residents have excellent access to parks and groceries, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of both. However, access to health services and schools by foot is far below the state average.