QLD \ Gold Coast \ Helensvale
Helensvale is located on the Gold Coast, 18km from Surfers Paradise and 60km from the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is a major hub in the area, featuring a large Westfield shopping centre and the Helensvale Railway Station which links the Gold Coast to Brisbane.
Westfield Helensvale
Westfield Helensvale opened in 2005 and is the largest shopping centre in the local area. The centre is integrated with the Helensvale railway station and the town centre.
Major tenants include Kmart, Target, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
As Helensvale and the surrounding areas expand, the shopping centre is likely to expand with it.
Public Transport
Helensvale is a major transport hub, with the large Helensvale train station linking the Gold Coast and Brisbane. There is also a large number of bus services which come through the area, and Helensvale is expected to be the northern terminus of the light rail 'rapid transport' system planned for the Gold Coast.
Real Estate
Property in Helensvale consists mainly of modern brick family home, with a mixture of small and large apartment complexes. The median house price of $479,000 is slightly above the region's median price of $431,500.