Coombabah vs Helensvale
The verdict
Helensvale rates higher for transport (94 vs 43). Helensvale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 159 min).
Scores
CoombabahHelensvale
| Coombabah | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 80 |
| Transport | 43 | 94 |
| Education | 48 | 56 |
| Liveability | 76 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coombabah | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,298 | 18,949 |
| Median age | 51 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,092 | $2,014 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.2% | 63.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Coombabah — · Helensvale —
Property
| Coombabah | 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) | $750 | $830 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coombabah | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 379 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coombabah | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coombabah · Helensvale
Transport
| Coombabah | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 159 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Coombabah | 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 | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 33 | 103 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.7 km | 57.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Coombabah | Helensvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,298 | 18,949 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,733 | 20,720 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 2.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coombabah or Helensvale?
Coombabah and Helensvale have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Coombabah or Helensvale?
Helensvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Coombabah 993 vs Helensvale 1016; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coombabah or Helensvale?
Helensvale has the higher transport score (Coombabah 43/100 vs Helensvale 94/100).
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