Helena Valley vs Swan View
The verdict
Swan View rates higher for liveability (69 vs 56). Helena Valley is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.0 km).
Scores
Helena ValleySwan View
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 58 |
| Transport | 51 | 59 |
| Education | 49 | 45 |
| Liveability | 56 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,130 | 7,889 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,037 | $1,403 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.0% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Helena Valley High Growth · Swan View Moderate Growth
Property
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 315 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,017 | 1,014 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 900 |
See the full school list on each profile: Helena Valley · Swan View
Transport
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 31 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 28.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.4 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Helena Valley | Swan View | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,130 | 7,889 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,608 | 8,715 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,585 | 9,526 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.78% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Helena Valley or Swan View?
Helena Valley and Swan View have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Helena Valley or Swan View?
Helena Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Helena Valley 1032 vs Swan View 900; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Helena Valley or Swan View?
Swan View has the higher transport score (Helena Valley 51/100 vs Swan View 59/100).
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