Coombabah vs Helensvale, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coombabah | Helensvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.0 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 61 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 85 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 66 |
| Population | 10,298 | 18,949 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHelensvale
- Best for familiesCoombabah
- Best for best valueHelensvale
Comparison summary
Coombabah and Helensvale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Helensvale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Helensvale; Crime rate favours Coombabah; Parks & reserves favours Helensvale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Helensvale, Families → Coombabah, Best value → Helensvale.