St Helens vs St Marys, TAS suburb comparison

St Helens for families and schools; St Marys for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

St HelensSt Marys

Overall score

St Helens

24.7/100

St Marys

20.0/100

Crime rate

St Helens

138.4 / 1k

St Marys

413.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

St Helens

0

St Marys

0

Population

St Helens

2,206

St Marys

738

Metric leadSt Helens 4St Marys 15 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategorySt HelensSt Marys
Overall score24.7/10020.0/100
Housing (desirability)15.2/10033.6/100
Crime rate138.4 / 1k413.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves71
Public transport stops22
Walkability3.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities00
Population2,206738
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, St Helens is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and St Marys is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

St Helens tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while St Marys stands out for housing affordability.

Families and households prioritising schools may find St Helens the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Marys.

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