Helidon vs Helidon Spa
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Helidon Spa (1024) sits above Helidon (1007). Helidon Spa skews owner-occupied (95%), Helidon runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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| Measure | Helidon | Helidon Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 20 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 1,130 | 504 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.2°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 Spa edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1007). Helidon Spa also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Helidon vs Helidon Spa: common questions
Does Helidon or Helidon Spa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Helidon Spa scores 1024 vs 1007 in Helidon. 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.
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