Helidon, QLD 4344 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Helidon is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4344, home to 1,130 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lockyer Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,130
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,342 /week
- Median personal income
- $690 /week
- Median family income
- $1,527 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lockyer Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Toowoomba
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $313 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Helidon State School
- Flagstone Creek State School
- Grantham State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Turner St at Helidon
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 64.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.7% of the 604 resolvable premises in Helidon. 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: 3.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 24.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,496 across the Lockyer Valley LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,975 theft, 918 drug offences, 553 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Helidon?
Helidon (QLD 4344) had 1,130 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Lockyer Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Helidon?
The median advertised rent in Helidon is $313/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Helidon?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Helidon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Helidon State School (0.5 km), Flagstone Creek State School (7.3 km), Grantham State School (8.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Helidon?
Helidon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Helidon?
Across the surrounding area, 4,496 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,975), drug offences (918), violent (553). 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 Helidon?
In Helidon, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (64.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Helidon?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Helidon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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