Helensvale vs Upper Coomera
The verdict
Helensvale rates higher for transport (94 vs 44). Helensvale is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 4.6 km).
Scores
HelensvaleUpper Coomera
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 62 |
| Transport | 94 | 44 |
| Education | 56 | 49 |
| Liveability | 86 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,949 | 27,180 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,014 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Helensvale — · Upper Coomera —
Property
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 612 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Helensvale · Upper Coomera
Transport
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 44 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 15 |
| Parks | 103 | 108 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 94 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.0 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Helensvale | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,949 | 27,180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,720 | 28,782 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Helensvale or Upper Coomera?
Helensvale and Upper Coomera have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Helensvale or Upper Coomera?
Upper Coomera has a higher average school ICSEA (Helensvale 1016 vs Upper Coomera 1040; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Helensvale or Upper Coomera?
Helensvale has the higher transport score (Helensvale 94/100 vs Upper Coomera 44/100).
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