Overall score
Airds
34.9/100
St Helens Park
37.6/100
Airds vs St Helens Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
St Helens Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AirdsSt Helens Park
Crime rate
Airds
123.6 / 1k
St Helens Park
123.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Airds
40
St Helens Park
52
Population
Airds
3,265
St Helens Park
6,647
Metric leadAirds 1St Helens Park 102 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSt Helens Park
- Best for familiesSt Helens Park
- Best for investmentSt Helens Park
- Best for best valueSt Helens Park
- Best for best schoolsSt Helens Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Airds | St Helens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.9/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.4/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.6 / 1k | 123.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 74 | 76 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 2 |
| Green cover | 39.9% | 55.7% |
| Population | 3,265 | 6,647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Airds is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while St Helens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Airds sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas St Helens Park is in a middle-ring position.
Airds tends to lead on schools and education options, while St Helens Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Families, investors, and households prioritising schools may find Airds the better fit, while retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Helens Park.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.