Gold Coast City Council
Helensvale
Helensvale at a glance
Median house
$462,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$722,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
18.9k
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Helensvale.
Helensvale is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$462,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $722,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$830/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$462,000
Sales data pending
$722,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
18,949
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.34%
Based on $462,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20263.57%
Based on $722,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
18,949
Median age
41
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gold Coast City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
49,436
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Helensvale.
Local schools for Helensvale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Helensvale State School
Helensvale State High School
Gaven State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Helensvale.
- What is the median house price in Helensvale?
- The median house price in Helensvale, QLD 4212 is $462,000. The median unit price is $722,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Helensvale postcode?
- Helensvale is in the 4212 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Helensvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $830, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Helensvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Helensvale on this page, including Helensvale State School, Helensvale State High School, Jubilee Primary School.
- How walkable is Helensvale?
- Helensvale has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Helensvale?
- Helensvale is close to Helensvale Town Centre, Studio Village, Oxenford, Monterey Keys, Arundel.
- What is the population of Helensvale?
- Helensvale has approximately 18,949 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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