Overall score
Helensvale
59.2/100
Oxenford
61.8/100
Helensvale vs Oxenford, QLD suburb comparison
Oxenford for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HelensvaleOxenford
Crime rate
Helensvale
43.9 / 1k
Oxenford
29.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Helensvale
66
Oxenford
131
Population
Helensvale
18,949
Oxenford
12,273
Metric leadHelensvale 5Oxenford 32 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Helensvale | Oxenford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.2/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.9 / 1k | 29.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 61 | 34 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 44 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 131 |
| Population | 18,949 | 12,273 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Helensvale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Oxenford is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Helensvale pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Oxenford is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oxenford, while Helensvale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.