Overall score
Coombabah
46.1/100
Helensvale
48.1/100
Coombabah vs Helensvale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coombabah for investment; Helensvale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoombabahHelensvale
Crime rate
Coombabah
56.6 / 1k
Helensvale
73.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coombabah
52
Helensvale
70
Population
Coombabah
10,298
Helensvale
18,949
Metric leadCoombabah 3Helensvale 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentCoombabah
- Best for best schoolsHelensvale
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 | Coombabah | Helensvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.6 / 1k | 73.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 61 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 85 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 70 |
| Green cover | 42.1% | 21.4% |
| Population | 10,298 | 18,949 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coombabah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Helensvale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Coombabah pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Helensvale is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Helensvale, while Coombabah 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.