Magpie vs Mount Helen, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Magpie | Mount Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.1/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.8 / 1k | 33.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 19 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 30 |
| Population | 368 | 3,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMount Helen
- Best for familiesMount Helen
- Best for investmentMount Helen
- Best for best valueMount Helen
- Best for best schoolsMount Helen
Comparison summary
Magpie and Mount Helen offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Helen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Helen; Housing (desirability) favours Magpie; Crime rate favours Mount Helen. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Mount Helen, Families → Mount Helen, Investment → Mount Helen, Best value → Mount Helen.