Helensburgh at a glance
Median house
$1,325,000
-0.4% year on year
Median unit
$875,000
Days on market
47
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,576
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Helensburgh.
The postcode for Helensburgh is 2508 (NSW).
The median house price in Helensburgh is $1,325,000.
Helensburgh (2508) sits in the Campbelltown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,325,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Helensburgh has roughly 6,576 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 47 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Helensburgh scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Helensburgh's population at 6,576, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,576
Median age
38
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,325,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $875,000, roughly 34% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (47 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $265,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (47 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -0.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,325,000
-0.4% over the past year. Median unit price $875,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$535/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,325,000
-0.4% annual growth
$875,000
47
Average days to sell
6,576
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.08% (median rent $530/wk against a $1,325,000 price tag). Units yield 3.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.08%
Based on $1,325,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.18%
Based on $875,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-0.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202447 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -0.4%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
-2%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
209
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Helensburgh.
Local schools for Helensburgh
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Government School Catchment
Helensburgh Public School
Otford Public School
Waterfall Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Helensburgh.
- What is the median house price in Helensburgh?
- The median house price in Helensburgh, NSW 2508 is $1,325,000. The median unit price is $875,000. Annual growth is -0.4%.
- What is the Helensburgh postcode?
- Helensburgh is in the 2508 postcode, in NSW, in the Campbelltown City Council region.
- Where is Helensburgh?
- Helensburgh is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2508, in the Campbelltown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Helensburgh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $535.
- What schools are in Helensburgh?
- There are 7 schools serving Helensburgh on this page, including Helensburgh Public School, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Otford Public School.
- How walkable is Helensburgh?
- Helensburgh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Helensburgh?
- Helensburgh is close to Lilyvale, Otford, Stanwell Tops, Woronora Dam, Waterfall.
- What is the population of Helensburgh?
- The population of Helensburgh is approximately 6,576 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
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