Helensburgh
NSW 2508 · Wollongong
6,576 (2021) → 6,611 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Helensburgh is a stable suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2508, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.31M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Helensburgh has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.52%), New Zealand (1.14%), Scotland (0.56%), USA (0.52%), South Africa (0.43%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.47%), German (0.43%), Mandarin (0.38%), Greek (0.35%), Tamil (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1066 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
- Helensburgh Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
Nearby (within 10km)
- Otford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1107
- Waterfall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1013
- Stanwell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1119
- OneSchool Global NSW - IllawarraCombined · Independent · 7.9kmICSEA 985
- Scarborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1104
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Helensburgh
Is Helensburgh safe?
Helensburgh has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,178 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Helensburgh?
In Helensburgh, the median house price is $1.31M and the median unit price is $870K. Median weekly house rent is $877.
How far is Helensburgh from Sydney CBD?
Helensburgh is about 40.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Helensburgh?
Helensburgh has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Helensburgh?
Helensburgh has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 69 bus stops.