Overall score
St Helens
24.7/100
St Marys
20.0/100
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
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
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.
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.