Population 15,987 (2011 census) Local time Sunday 9:38 PM | Postcode(s) 4212 Postal code 4212 | |
Location 60 km (37 mi) from Brisbane18 km (11 mi) from Surfers Paradise Weather 24°C, Wind E at 13 km/h, 90% Humidity Points of interest Coombabah Lake Conserva, Discovery Park, Careel Reserve | ||
Helensvale is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia and was named after Helena White. At the 2011 Census, Helensvale had a population of 15,987.
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Map of Helensvale QLD 4212, Australia
The name is derived from the name given to a local sugar plantation. A plantation was established in the area around 1870 by Arthur Robinson and Ernest White. Helena was the name of White's youngest sister. Helensvale was the first integrated suburb built on the hinterland fringe of the Gold Coast, and welcomed its first residents in the 1980s with a shopping centre, primary and secondary state schools, golf course, parks and a bowls club.
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. The suburb includes a railway station and bus interchange. An extension to the G:link light rail system is proposed to terminate at Helensvale station. It would operate to the current terminus at Gold Coast University Hospital and then via the existing line to Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. The extension is expected to open before the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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 RUC 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 league field.