Median house price
$1.32M
+11% change
VIC · Banyule Council
St Helena, 3088
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,120
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.1%
Median age
46
Median income
$2,256/wk
Employment rate
60.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,320,000
Languages at home
13.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
St Helena is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Banyule Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
St Helena snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$565/wk
Population (ERP)
3,120
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#10
among Metro Melbourne · Mature
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
83rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 63.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 657th in Australia
- State rank
- 226th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #10 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #165 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $565
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,320,000
- Median price change
- +10.6%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
3,120(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +0.1% over 5 years · 53th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +0.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +15
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in VIC
- 53th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,150), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,890
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,256
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 41 of 1,046
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 836 / 127 / 32
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 90
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 67
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 181 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +36.4%
Most common offence types
- A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officer6
- A231 Fv Common Assault5
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store31
- B49 Other Theft6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,095.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 83th
School list
- North-Eastern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 554 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 499 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 1,414 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1137 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 393 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 226 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 136 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Apollo Parkways Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1103 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 675 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Anthony Beale Reserve/St Helena Rd
- Anthony Beale Reserve/St Helena Rd
- Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd
- Lesay Dr/Ryans Rd
- Maxine Dr/St Helena Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
284 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 9 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 98 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 67/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.35
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.73
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.5
Food & drink(5)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- DeganiCafe
- Goody's Charcoal ChickenFast food
- Smokin' Joe's Pizza & GrillFast food
- Sushi SushiRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- Scotch & FilletButcher
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(2)
- Leith Park HallCommunity centre
- North-Eastern Montessori SchoolSchool
315-321 Aqueduct Road, St Helena
Health & services(4)
- St Helena Medical CentreClinic
214A Aqueduct Road, St Helena
- Glen Katherine Medical ClinicMedical clinic
- St Helena PharmacyPharmacy
- St Helena Veterinary CentreVeterinary
2 Maxine Drive, St Helena
Sport & outdoors(111)
- Anthony Beale ReservePark
- Chantelle Rise ReservePark
- Covala Court ReservePark
- Glen Katherine Drive ReservePark
- Larool Avenue ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Paulette Close ReservePark
- Paulette/Tamboon Walkway ReservePark
- Rise ReservePark
- St Helena Road ReservePark
- Tathra ReservePark
- Vanessa Court ReservePark
- Anthony Beale Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Glen Katherine Drive PlaygroundPlayground
- Halidon Close PlaygroundPlayground
- Maxine Drive PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (4)
- Settlers Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (88)
Transport(9)
9 bus stops
Other(25)
- BWSAlcohol
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
- Bbq
- Beauty StationBeauty salon
- Bench (2)
- St Helena Pasta DeliDeli
- Fitness Station (2)
- Garden (16)
- Give Box
- LaundrOzoneLaundry
- St Helena MarketplaceMall
214 Aqueduct Road, St Helena
- Aqueduct News & LottoNewsagent
- Parking (13)
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (93)
- Picnic Table (2)
- St Katherine's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Public toilets
- Community StablesShelter
- Shelter
- Leith Park Retirement VillageSocial Facility
339 St Helena Road
- St John of God Accord Disability ServicesSocial Facility
108-130 Diamond Creek Road, St Helena
- Taxi
- TSGTobacco
- Trolley Bay (5)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anthony Beale ReservePark
- Chantelle Rise ReservePark
- Covala Court ReservePark
- Glen Katherine Drive ReservePark
- Larool Avenue ReservePark
- Paulette Close ReservePark
- Paulette/Tamboon Walkway ReservePark
- Rise ReservePark
- St Helena Road ReservePark
- Tathra ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Katherine's Anglican Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Northpark Private Hospital (5.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Glen Katherine Medical ClinicDoctor
- St Helena Medical CentreAqueduct RoadClinic
- St Helena PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 95
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
18 planning-related records
2021· 8 proposals
August 2021
- Other buildings and works Demolition of an existing building in a Heritage Overlay132 DIAMOND CREEK ROAD ST HELENA 3088Withdrawn
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box), one (1) Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringy Bark) and the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) as per the endorsed plan.339 ST HELENA ROAD ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment to the permit and endorsed plans as follows: - Removal of Tree #38 (Ironbark) - Removal of Tree #48 (Red Stringybark) - Addition of retaining wall west of Dwellings 1 and 2286 ST HELENA ROAD ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) and one (1) Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan14 ESKHOLME RISE ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Corymbia maculata (Spotted Gum) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.5 HALIDON CLOSE ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change or extension of use and More than 10 new dwellings and Other bu Amendment to permit conditions108 DIAMOND CREEK ROAD ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal4 TATHRA PLACE ST HELENA 3088No permit required
June 2021
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus rubida (Candle bark) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.29 GLEN KATHERINE DRIVE ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals
December 2020
- Change or extension of use and More than 10 new dwellings and Other bu Staged subdivision of land for 29 residential lots (Stage 1a & 1b) and 6 further stages, construction of 29 dwellings, creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1, vegetation removal and associated building and works.108-130 Diamond Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Signage Signage315-321 Aqueduct RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Other Vegetation Removal16 Glen Katherine DriveNo permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal21 Glen Katherine DriveNo permit required
October 2020
- Other Vegetation Removal4 Winga PlaceNo permit required
- Alt to a building or structure Development of alterations to an existing dwelling23 Sun Orchid CircuitNOD issued by a delegate
September 2020
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Eucalyptus spp (Gum Tree) in the rear setback as per the Endorsed Plan.2 Nurla PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Ext to building (other than dwelling) Development of alterations and additiions to a building315-321 Aqueduct RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal6 Phoebe CourtNo permit required
February 2020
- Other Vegetation Removal and Tree pruning For the removal of one tree, a red Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) located in the north-west of the site and the heavy pruning of a Red Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) located in the south of the site as indicated in the endorsed plans.1 Lara CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Jagajaga
- Member of Parliament
- Kate THWAITES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,269
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 36.9%Labor 63.1%
0.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GreenhillsLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Greensborough NorthLabor 63.2% · Coalition 36.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Eltham North UpperLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- St Helena (Jagajaga)Labor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Briar HillLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Banyule Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.