Helensburgh vs Otford
The verdict
Helensburgh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.54M in Otford. Otford rates higher for education (77 vs 62). Otford is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
HelensburghOtford
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 66 |
| Transport | 87 | 84 |
| Education | 62 | 77 |
| Liveability | 39 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,576 | 396 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,490 | $2,750 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 51.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Helensburgh Stable · Otford Stable
Property
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $888K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 30.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 30 | 505 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 253 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 259 | 253 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,585 | 3,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Helensburgh · Otford
Transport
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 88 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 510 m |
Liveability
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.2 km | 41.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.5 km | 16.9 km |
Population & growth
| Helensburgh | Otford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,576 | 396 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,611 | 398 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,895 | 415 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Helensburgh or Otford?
Helensburgh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.54M.
Which has better schools, Helensburgh or Otford?
Otford has a higher average school ICSEA (Helensburgh 1064 vs Otford 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Helensburgh or Otford?
Helensburgh has the higher transport score (Helensburgh 87/100 vs Otford 84/100).
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