Overall score
St Helens Park
42.9/100
Wedderburn
22.2/100
St Helens Park for families and value; Wedderburn for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
St Helens Park
42.9/100
Wedderburn
22.2/100
Crime rate
St Helens Park
123.4 / 1k
Wedderburn
123.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Helens Park
51
Wedderburn
5
Population
St Helens Park
6,647
Wedderburn
665
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | St Helens Park | Wedderburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.4 / 1k | 123.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 76 | 6 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 6 |
| Population | 6,647 | 665 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, St Helens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Wedderburn is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. St Helens Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wedderburn is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, St Helens Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Wedderburn answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. St Helens Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wedderburn leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose St Helens Park if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Wedderburn for retirees and investors.