Overall score
Ambarvale
38.3/100
St Helens Park
37.6/100
Ambarvale vs St Helens Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
St Helens Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AmbarvaleSt Helens Park
Crime rate
Ambarvale
123.4 / 1k
St Helens Park
123.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambarvale
101
St Helens Park
52
Population
Ambarvale
7,254
St Helens Park
6,647
Metric leadAmbarvale 8St Helens Park 32 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 investmentSt 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 | Ambarvale | St Helens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.4 / 1k | 123.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 105 | 76 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 2 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 55.7% |
| Population | 7,254 | 6,647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Ambarvale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while St Helens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Ambarvale tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while St Helens Park stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ambarvale, while St Helens Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.