NSW Property Intelligence
HelensburghNSW 2508
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Helensburgh is home to ~6,576 residents (median age 38), with 15% of households renting.
Rent in Helensburgh
The median house rent in Helensburgh is $825/week (58 new leases). Units have a median of $650/week (26 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2508, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $725/wk | $650/wk |
| 3 | $800/wk | $780/wk |
| 4+ | $940/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Helensburgh fall in the intake zones of Helensburgh Public School, Heathcote High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Helensburgh Public School#476 of 2159 in NSW
- Heathcote High School#666 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Helensburgh has 3 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Kids Korner, Happy Hearts Academy Early Learning Centre, Robertson Street Kindy.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Helensburgh Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Helensburgh (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 38 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | Downward |
Development activity
62 development applications were lodged in Helensburgh over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Helensburgh — quick answers
What is the median rent in Helensburgh?
Houses in Helensburgh (postcode 2508) have a median asking rent of $825/week; units have a median of $650/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Helensburgh?
Helensburgh addresses can be zoned for Helensburgh Public School, Heathcote High School. Helensburgh Public School ranks in roughly the top 22% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Helensburgh?
Helensburgh has 3 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Helensburgh to the Sydney CBD?
From Helensburgh Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 67 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Helensburgh?
62 development applications were lodged in Helensburgh in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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