Overall score
Gilead
39.9/100
St Helens Park
37.6/100
Gilead vs St Helens Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gilead for retirees and investment; St Helens Park for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GileadSt Helens Park
Crime rate
Gilead
123.1 / 1k
St Helens Park
123.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gilead
3
St Helens Park
52
Population
Gilead
882
St Helens Park
6,647
Metric leadGilead 3St Helens Park 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 retireesGilead
- Best for familiesSt Helens Park
- Best for investmentGilead
- Best for best schoolsGilead
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 | Gilead | St Helens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.3/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.1 / 1k | 123.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 76 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 2 |
| Green cover | 31.5% | 55.7% |
| Population | 882 | 6,647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Gilead is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while St Helens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Gilead sits further out with more breathing room, whereas St Helens Park is in a middle-ring position.
Gilead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas St Helens Park is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors may find Gilead the better fit, while retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools 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.