Helensvale Town Centre, QLD Family Guide
Kids' activities, schools, parks and events in and around Helensvale Town Centre · updated 3 Oct
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Helensvale Town Centre: 14 kids' activities within 5 km and parks and playgrounds.
Family Snapshot
- Schools
- 7 within 3 km
- Parks & places
- 4 verified playgrounds
- Explore nearby
- Helensvale, Pacific Pines, and Oxenford
What can families do in Helensvale Town Centre?
Sports & local clubs around Helensvale Town Centre
Martial arts around Helensvale Town Centre
7 listed within 5 km of Helensvale Town Centre
GKR Karate
Helensvale
1.1 km from central Helensvale Town Centre
Shibukai Karate
Oxenford
3.4 km from central Helensvale Town Centre
Shin Ki do Kai Karate
Oxenford
4.1 km from central Helensvale Town Centre
Not finding it in Helensvale Town Centre? Listed in Helensvale (1 · 0 km), Pacific Pines (1 · 2.9 km), Oxenford (2 · 3.4 km)
See all 7 within 5 km
- GKR Karate · Pacific Pines · 1.6 km
- GKR Karate · Arundel · 3.6 km
- GKR Karate · Coombabah · 3.9 km
- Ksi Shukokai Karate QLD · Coombabah · 4.8 km
More sports
- Other sports (1 in Helensvale Town Centre · 1 within 5 km) — Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc (0 km)
Schools in and near Helensvale Town Centre
Levels as each school is registered; distances are straight-line from central Helensvale Town Centre.
- Helensvale State SchoolPrimary · Secondary · 1.1 km
- A.B. Paterson CollegePrimary · Secondary · 2.1 km
- Jubilee Primary SchoolPrimary · Secondary · 2.2 km
- Gaven State SchoolPrimary · Secondary · 2.3 km
Government school zones covering central Helensvale Town Centre:
Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features)
- Discovery Park · Helensvale · 0.9 km Sports courts / fields Playground
- Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area - Myola Section · Arundel · 2 km Playground
- William Duckett White Park · Pacific Pines · 2 km Playground
- Village Green · Helensvale · 2.4 km Playground
Parks
- Careel Reserve · Helensvale · 0.8 km
- Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area · Arundel · 0.7 km
- Cadaghi Reserve · Helensvale · 2.2 km
- Scout Reserve · Helensvale · 2.3 km
How Helensvale Town Centre compares with nearby suburbs
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Helensvale Town Centre
Other sports 1
0 schools · 0 parks
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Helensvale0 km · same council
Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1
2 schools · 7 parks
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Pacific Pines2.9 km · same council
Tutoring & STEM 1, Martial arts 1, Netball 1
4 schools · 7 parks
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Oxenford3.4 km · same council
Martial arts 2
2 schools · 8 parks
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Arundel4.5 km · same council
Cricket 1, Martial arts 1
2 schools · 8 parks
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Coombabah5.4 km · same council
Martial arts 2
2 schools · 4 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helensvale Town Centre | Other sports 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Helensvale0 km · same council | Arts & dance 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Pacific Pines2.9 km · same council | Tutoring & STEM 1, Martial arts 1, Netball 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Oxenford3.4 km · same council | Martial arts 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Arundel4.5 km · same council | Cricket 1, Martial arts 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Coombabah5.4 km · same council | Martial arts 2 | 2 | 4 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Helensvale Town Centre within City of Gold Coast
1 of the council area’s 163 activity providers · 35th of 51 suburbs by number of providers
Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 3 Oct 2026.
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