Overall score
Helensvale
48.1/100
Upper Coomera
50.8/100
Helensvale vs Upper Coomera, QLD Suburb Comparison
Helensvale for schools; Upper Coomera for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HelensvaleUpper Coomera
Crime rate
Helensvale
73.1 / 1k
Upper Coomera
49.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Helensvale
70
Upper Coomera
173
Population
Helensvale
18,949
Upper Coomera
27,180
Metric leadHelensvale 5Upper Coomera 52 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 familiesUpper Coomera
- Best for investmentUpper Coomera
- 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 | Helensvale | Upper Coomera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.1 / 1k | 49.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 61 | 34 |
| Public transport stops | 85 | 72 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 173 |
| Green cover | 21.4% | 14.0% |
| Population | 18,949 | 27,180 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Helensvale is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Upper Coomera is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Helensvale pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Upper Coomera is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Coomera, while Helensvale 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.