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VIC · Banyule Council

St Helena, 3088

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

93% humidity · 29.1 km/h wind · 11° / 8.5° today · 7.8 mm rain

Updated

Desirability score

61/100
Good

Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What St Helena is known for: Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

St Helena is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Banyule with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

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)
54 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
90
Against the person
16
Against property
67
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 181 residents
State safety percentile
25.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+36.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,143
  • North-Eastern Montessori SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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

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 Overlay
    132 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 2
    286 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 plan
    14 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 conditions
    108 DIAMOND CREEK ROAD ST HELENA 3088Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    4 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 Signage
    315-321 Aqueduct RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    16 Glen Katherine DriveNo permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    21 Glen Katherine DriveNo permit required

  • October 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    4 Winga PlaceNo permit required
  • Alt to a building or structure Development of alterations to an existing dwelling
    23 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 building
    315-321 Aqueduct RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    6 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

131 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Vintage CellarsAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bbq
  • Beauty StationBeauty salon
  • Bench (2)
  • Allumba Drive/Beales RoadBus stop
  • Anthony Beale Reserve/St Helena RoadBus stop
  • Aqueduct Road/St Helena RoadBus stop
  • Henry Arthur Drive/Ryans RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
61.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
766th in Australia
State rank
194th in VIC
Peer rank
#13 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#141 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Allumba Drive/Beales Roadamenitiesbus_stop
  • Anthony Beale Reserve Playgroundamenitiesplayground
  • Anthony Beale Reserve/St Helena Roadamenitiesbus_stop
  • Aqueduct News & Lottoamenitiesnewsagent
  • Aqueduct Road/St Helena Roadamenitiesbus_stop
  • BWSamenitiesalcohol
  • Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Beauty Stationamenitiesbeauty
  • Benchamenitiesbench

Data sources & freshness

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