Arundel vs Helensvale
Arundel (median $1,055,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Helensvale ($1,122,500).
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Arundel and Helensvale side by side
| Measure | Arundel | Helensvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,055,000 | $1,122,500 |
| Median unit | $642,250 | $722,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,171 | 18,949 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1340 mm | 1313 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Helensvale scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arundel (1036) sits above Helensvale (1028).
- For buyers
- Arundel is the lower entry point at $1,055,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Arundel offers the higher gross rental yield (4.19% vs 3.66%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Arundel edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1028).
Arundel vs Helensvale: common questions
Is Arundel or Helensvale cheaper to buy in?
Arundel has the lower median house price at $1,055,000, roughly 6% below Helensvale ($1,122,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Arundel or Helensvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arundel scores 1036 vs 1028 in Helensvale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Arundel or Helensvale?
Helensvale scores 22/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Arundel or Helensvale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Arundel vs 3.66% in Helensvale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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