Overall score
Coombabah
45.6/100
Helensvale
59.2/100
Coombabah vs Helensvale, QLD suburb comparison
Helensvale for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoombabahHelensvale
Crime rate
Coombabah
34.2 / 1k
Helensvale
43.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coombabah
45
Helensvale
66
Population
Coombabah
10,298
Helensvale
18,949
Metric leadCoombabah 1Helensvale 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHelensvale
- Best for best valueHelensvale
- 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 | 45.6/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 43.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 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 |
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 parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Coombabah sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Helensvale.
Coombabah suits families more clearly, whereas Helensvale is the stronger match for retirees and value-focused buyers.