Helensvale QLD

Postcode 4212 · Gold Coast LGA

Helensvale is a well-established suburb in Queensland within the Gold Coast local government area (postcode 4212). With a population of 18,949, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Helensvale is $1.1 million, having surged 14.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $722,000 (+16.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $925. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,098.

Helensvale is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1016, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 67 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gold Coast LGA is moderate at 5,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Helensvale offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 10.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +14.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability10.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+14.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,981
Mean Income$71,399
Earners13,712
YoY Change+6.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education7/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
14.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$722K
16.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$495
POPULATION
18,949
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$2,014
Personal Income /wk$790
Mortgage /mth$2,098
CRIME (Gold Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,745
Total Incidents5,745
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops67
Helensvale station ATS temp stop
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1016
Total Students2,746
Government2
Helensvale State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1017
Helensvale State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1015
Data: 2024