Overall score
Helidon Spa
47.0/100
Murphys Creek
36.5/100
Helidon Spa vs Murphys Creek, QLD suburb comparison
Helidon Spa for retirees and families; Murphys Creek for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Helidon SpaMurphys Creek
Crime rate
Helidon Spa
29.6 / 1k
Murphys Creek
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Helidon Spa
3
Murphys Creek
2
Population
Helidon Spa
504
Murphys Creek
633
Metric leadHelidon Spa 5Murphys Creek 2across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHelidon Spa
- Best for familiesHelidon Spa
- Best for investmentHelidon Spa
- Best for best valueHelidon Spa
- Best for best schoolsMurphys Creek
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 | Helidon Spa | Murphys Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.6 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 2 |
| Population | 504 | 633 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Helidon Spa is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Murphys Creek is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Helidon Spa is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Murphys Creek answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Helidon Spa suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Murphys Creek is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.