Overall score
Helidon Spa
42.8/100
Withcott
56.0/100
Helidon Spa vs Withcott, QLD Suburb Comparison
Helidon Spa for schools; Withcott for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Helidon SpaWithcott
Crime rate
Helidon Spa
54.5 / 1k
Withcott
20.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Helidon Spa
4
Withcott
0
Population
Helidon Spa
504
Withcott
2,067
Metric leadHelidon Spa 2Withcott 62 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 retireesWithcott
- Best for familiesWithcott
- Best for best valueWithcott
- Best for best schoolsHelidon Spa
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 | Withcott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.5 / 1k | 20.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 46.3% |
| Population | 504 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Helidon Spa is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Withcott is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Helidon Spa is stronger for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Withcott answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability.
Choose Helidon Spa if you are weighing families; lean toward Withcott for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.