Helensvale vs Hope Island
The verdict
Helensvale rates higher for transport (94 vs 42). Hope Island is closer to the coast (200 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
HelensvaleHope Island
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 57 |
| Transport | 94 | 42 |
| Education | 56 | 57 |
| Liveability | 86 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,949 | 14,522 |
| Median age | 41 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,014 | $1,934 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Helensvale — · Hope Island —
Property
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $830 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 613 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 379 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Helensvale · Hope Island
Transport
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 42 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 6 |
| Parks | 103 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 101 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 200 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.0 km | 55.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Helensvale | Hope Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,949 | 14,522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,720 | 17,822 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 5.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Helensvale or Hope Island?
Helensvale and Hope Island have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better public transport, Helensvale or Hope Island?
Helensvale has the higher transport score (Helensvale 94/100 vs Hope Island 42/100).
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