Broadbeach Waters vs Helensvale
The verdict
Broadbeach Waters rates higher for liveability (100 vs 86). Helensvale rates higher for transport (94 vs 61). Helensvale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 192 min).
Scores
Broadbeach WatersHelensvale
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 80 |
| Transport | 61 | 94 |
| Education | 64 | 56 |
| Liveability | 100 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,164 | 18,949 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,072 | $2,014 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.8% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.5% | 63.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Broadbeach Waters — · Helensvale —
Property
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $1,800 | $830 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadbeach Waters · Helensvale
Transport
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 192 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 8 |
| Parks | 20 | 103 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.9 km | 57.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Broadbeach Waters | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,164 | 18,949 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,036 | 20,720 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.57% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadbeach Waters or Helensvale?
Broadbeach Waters and Helensvale have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Broadbeach Waters or Helensvale?
Helensvale has the higher transport score (Broadbeach Waters 61/100 vs Helensvale 94/100).
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