Side by sideSuburb comparison

Otford vs Helensburgh.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Otford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Otford scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Otford (1068) sits above Helensburgh (1061).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Otford edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1061).

Common questionsOtford vs Helensburgh

Common questions

Does Otford or Helensburgh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Otford scores 1068 vs 1061 in Helensburgh. 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, Otford or Helensburgh?

Otford scores 2/100 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.

The numbers behind the take

Otford
Metric
Helensburgh

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$530/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$530/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$535/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
396
Population
6,576
40
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
7
1068
Avg ICSEA
1061

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).