Overall score
Buninyong
64.9/100
Mount Helen
60.4/100
Buninyong vs Mount Helen, VIC Suburb Comparison
Buninyong for families; Mount Helen for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BuninyongMount Helen
Crime rate
Buninyong
34.3 / 1k
Mount Helen
39.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buninyong
78
Mount Helen
88
Population
Buninyong
3,797
Mount Helen
3,011
Metric leadBuninyong 8Mount Helen 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBuninyong
- Best for best valueMount Helen
- Best for best schoolsMount Helen
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 | Buninyong | Mount Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 39.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 19 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 65 | 30 |
| Green cover | 27.8% | 16.4% |
| Population | 3,797 | 3,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Buninyong reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Mount Helen is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Helen sits among greener hillside streets, while Buninyong keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Buninyong is stronger for parks and reserves, walkability, and overall desirability; Mount Helen answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access. On housing, Buninyong sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Mount Helen.
Buninyong suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Helen is the stronger match for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.