Helensburgh vs Holsworthy Military Area

Helensburgh and Holsworthy Military Area are nearby New South Wales locations with very different profiles. Helensburgh is a residential community of over 9,000 people where typical weekly rents are far higher at $530. It is somewhat walkable, with 90.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. By contrast, Holsworthy Military Area is sparsely populated with only 5 people, is car-dependent, and has no public transport stops or businesses. While personal incomes are well higher in Holsworthy Military Area at $1,499 a week, the terrain is much steeper, with a mean slope of 31.1% compared to 10.7% in Helensburgh.

Both areas are very similar in their typical family income, which sits around $2,750 to $2,777 per week. They also share a similar climate with average minimum temperatures around 11 degrees. These similarities stand out against the large gap in population and infrastructure, as Helensburgh continues to be a developed hub while Holsworthy Military Area remains largely non-residential.