Helensvale, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HelensvaleGold Coast, Queensland |
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 Helensvale
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 16,862 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 780.6/km2 (2,022/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4212 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 21.6 km2 (8.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Gold Coast | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Fadden | ||||||||||||||
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Helensvale is a suburb of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Helensvale had a population of 16,862 people.
Transport
Helensvale has been planned to develop as a transport hub. The Gold Coast Highway and Pacific Motorway, the two most important road routes on the Gold Coast, link here. Helensvale railway station also includes a light rail stop and a bus interchange and is the only place on the Gold Coast where trains, trams and buses interconnect. The G:link light rail system connects Helensvale with Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. The interchange with the Gold Coast railway line at Helensvale offers passengers a one-transfer journey between the central districts of the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
A second railway station is being planned in the north of the suburb, to be named Hope Island railway station.
Sport and recreation
A number of sporting teams represent the local area, including the Helensvale Hornets is the local rugby league club who play home games at Robert Dalley Park and Helensvale Hogs RUFC are the local Rugby Union club who play home games at the park at Rugby Lane. There are also swimming pools which are located next to Helensvale High School near the rugby union field.
Education
Helensvale State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 8 Lindfield Road (27°54′57″S 153°19′40″E / 27.9159°S 153.3279°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1066 students with 73 teachers (66 full-time equivalent) and 34 non-teaching staff (24 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
Helensvale State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 243 Discovery Drive (27°53′53″S 153°19′36″E / 27.8981°S 153.3267°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 2543 students with 193 teachers (183 full-time equivalent) and 76 non-teaching staff (56 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program.
