Helensburgh vs Stanwell Tops
The verdict
Helensburgh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.31M versus $1.56M in Stanwell Tops. Helensburgh rates higher for transport (87 vs 62). Stanwell Tops is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 52 |
| Transport | 87 | 62 |
| Education | 62 | 65 |
| Liveability | 39 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,576 | 517 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,490 | $2,663 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 86.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Helensburgh Stable · Stanwell Tops Stable
Property
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.31M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $870K | $1.18M |
| House price YoY | 0.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $877 | $877 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 0 |
Median price history
Safety
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 30 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 259 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,178 | 2,708 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Helensburgh · Stanwell Tops
Transport
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 62 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 930 m |
Liveability
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.2 km | 44.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.5 km | 14.4 km |
Population & growth
| Helensburgh | Stanwell Tops | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,576 | 517 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,611 | 520 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,895 | 542 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Helensburgh or Stanwell Tops?
Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Helensburgh or Stanwell Tops?
Helensburgh is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.31M versus $1.56M.
Which has better public transport, Helensburgh or Stanwell Tops?
Helensburgh has the higher transport score (Helensburgh 87/100 vs Stanwell Tops 62/100).
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