Helensburgh, NSW 2508 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Helensburgh is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2508, home to 6,576 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 46 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,576
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,490 /week
- Median personal income
- $981 /week
- Median family income
- $2,718 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $535 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Helensburgh Public School
- Otford Public School
- Stanwell Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 60 bus stops
- Charles Harper Park, Parkes St
- Helensburgh Pool, Walker St
- Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park
- Cowper St Before Walker St
- Cowper St After Walker St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 15.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 44.7% of the 2,655 resolvable premises in Helensburgh. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 256 across postcode 2508 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 71 violent offences, 37 drug offences, 33 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Helensburgh?
Helensburgh (NSW 2508) had 6,576 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Helensburgh?
The median advertised rent in Helensburgh is $535/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Helensburgh?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Helensburgh covering government sectors. Nearest include: Helensburgh Public School (0.9 km), Otford Public School (3 km), Stanwell Park Public School (4.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Helensburgh?
Helensburgh is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (44.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Helensburgh?
Across postcode 2508, 256 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (71), drug offences (37), theft (33). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Helensburgh?
In Helensburgh, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (15.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Helensburgh?
60 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Helensburgh centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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