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Helensvale
20 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Helensvale, where 32.7% of the population was born abroad. This is a large and relatively affluent community that attracts many families, with larger-than-average homes and a typical resident aged 41. The area is marked by a strong mix of professional workers and high household incomes, which helps explain the prevalence of large, detached family houses. It is a dynamic suburb where nearly half of all residents have moved in within the last five years.
Helensvale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national and state figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, the community is also home to a significant number of seniors, with 17.1% aged 65 and over.
Born overseas, 32.7% of residents come from abroad, a figure far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand and England are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.
Much higher than most areas, 14.3% of people use a language other than English at home. While English remains dominant for 81.6% of the population, Mandarin is the most common other language spoken.
A large share of the community identifies as having no religion at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation, accounting for 45.7% of residents.
The area is well-qualified, with 59.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the state average. A higher-than-usual 21% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many qualified in management, commerce, and engineering.
Incomes are notably high, with 26% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,014, which is a little above the Queensland average.
About 28.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.2% of the population, slightly higher than most areas.
Participation in unpaid childcare is higher than most areas at 28.4%. However, volunteering is much lower than typical, with only 10.8% of residents volunteering compared to the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.9%, which is far above the national figure of 37%. Typical household income for this group is also much higher than in most other areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children at 62.3%. Consequently, only 16.9% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 81.3% of homes being detached and 88% having three or more bedrooms. This preference for large homes is matched by high typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,098.
Public transport infrastructure is a strong feature, with 82 stops and a typical walk of just 4 minutes to the nearest one. While 63.8% of people drive to work, the area has a much higher number of public transport stops per 1,000 people than the state average.
The community is very mobile, with 45.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
More adults are working or looking for work (64.2%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.
Residents have excellent access to nature and transport, with 98.5% living within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 47.4% of homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed, far below the Queensland average.