Sydney · Public Transport Report
Helensburgh
Ranked #730 of 781 Sydney suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
18.4/100
Poor public transport
Sydney Rank
#730
of 781 suburbs
Percentile
7%
Better than 7% of suburbs
About Helensburgh's public transport score
Helensburgh has a composite public transport score of 18.4 out of 100, placing it #730 out of 781 suburbs across Sydney. This score reflects three key dimensions of public transport quality: journey time to the CBD, cost efficiency of weekly commuting, and overall network connectivity including the number of destinations reachable with zero, one, or two transfers.
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Download the full suburb report below for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three equally weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to key destinations across Sydney, penalising long trips and excessive waiting time. Cost Efficiency (30%) estimates weekly commuting costs using actual fare data and caps at the Opal weekly maximum. Connectivity (25%) counts how many of Sydney's suburbs are reachable within a reasonable time, weighted by the number of transfers required — direct connections score higher than journeys requiring multiple changes.
Full Helensburgh PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, fare estimates, connectivity map and more.