Overall score
Binalong Bay
15.0/100
St Helens
24.7/100
Binalong Bay vs St Helens, TAS suburb comparison
Binalong Bay for retirees; St Helens for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Binalong BaySt Helens
Crime rate
Binalong Bay
934.1 / 1k
St Helens
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Binalong Bay
2
St Helens
0
Population
Binalong Bay
329
St Helens
2,206
Metric leadBinalong Bay 2St Helens 5across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBinalong Bay
- Best for familiesSt Helens
- Best for investmentSt Helens
- Best for best valueSt Helens
- Best for best schoolsSt Helens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Binalong Bay | St Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 15.0/100 | 24.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 15.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 934.1 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Population | 329 | 2,206 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Binalong Bay is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and St Helens is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Binalong Bay pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas St Helens is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Binalong Bay sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in St Helens.
Binalong Bay suits retirees more clearly, whereas St Helens is the stronger match for families and investors.