Boya vs Helena Valley
The verdict
Boya rates higher for education (61 vs 49). Helena Valley rates higher for transport (51 vs 33). Helena Valley is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.3 km).
Scores
BoyaHelena Valley
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 52 |
| Transport | 33 | 51 |
| Education | 61 | 49 |
| Liveability | 44 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 669 | 4,130 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,159 | $2,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.8% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Boya High Growth · Helena Valley High Growth
Property
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 299 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,046 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boya · Helena Valley
Transport
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.3 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.9 km | 17.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Boya | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 669 | 4,130 |
| Estimated 2025 | 746 | 4,608 |
| Projected 2041 | 905 | 5,585 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.76% | 2.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boya or Helena Valley?
Helena Valley has the higher residential safety score (Boya 69/100 vs Helena Valley 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Boya or Helena Valley?
Helena Valley has the higher transport score (Boya 33/100 vs Helena Valley 51/100).
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