Carpendale vs Helidon
Helidon scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Helidon (1007) sits above Carpendale (957).
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Carpendale and Helidon side by side
| Measure | Carpendale | Helidon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 110 | 1,130 |
| Median age | 48 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 700 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Helidon edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 957).
Carpendale vs Helidon: common questions
Does Carpendale or Helidon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Helidon scores 1007 vs 957 in Carpendale. 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, Carpendale or Helidon?
Helidon scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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