Overall score
St Helens
32.6/100
St Marys
31.9/100
St Helens vs St Marys, TAS Suburb Comparison
St Helens for retirees and families; St Marys for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
St HelensSt Marys
Crime rate
St Helens
20.3 / 1k
St Marys
20.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Helens
25
St Marys
20
Population
St Helens
2,206
St Marys
738
Metric leadSt Helens 4St Marys 26 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | St Helens | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.6/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.3 / 1k | 20.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Population | 2,206 | 738 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, St Helens is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and St Marys is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
St Helens tends to lead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, 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.
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.