St Helena

VIC 3088 • Greater Melbourne

2,890
Population (2021)
$48,100
Median Income
1.64 km²
Area
101m
Elevation

About St Helena

St Helena is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Banyule (City) area. With a population of 2,890 and a median income of $48,100, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.64 km² at an elevation of 101m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. St Helena combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

St Helena falls under postcode 3088 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eltham (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3088
Urban Area
Watsonia
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.69°, 145.13°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.64 km²
Elevation
101m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    214 Aquaduct Roads St Helena 3088 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$163
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,923
Census 2021
2,890
1.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,624
Income 2021
$48,100
21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,278
Born Overseas 512

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 102
  • 2. Italy 50
  • 3. China 38
  • 4. New Zealand 24
  • 5. India 22
  • 6. Iran 21
  • 7. South Africa 20
  • 8. Greece 19
  • 9. Malaysia 14
  • 10. Croatia 13
  • 11. North Macedonia 13
  • 12. Scotland 12
  • 13. Sri Lanka 12
  • 14. Germany 11
  • 15. United States 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,039
Australian 934
Italian 376
Irish 340
Scottish 287
Chinese 98
German 98
Greek 93
Maltese 76
Macedonian 65

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,618
Both parents born in Australia
808
Both parents born overseas
346
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.0%
No Religion
40.6%
Hinduism
1.4%
Islam
0.9%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
122 (4.2%)
5-14 years
382 (13.2%)
15-19 years
157 (5.4%)
20-24 years
161 (5.6%)
25-34 years
218 (7.5%)
35-44 years
361 (12.5%)
45-54 years
356 (12.3%)
55-64 years
459 (15.9%)
65-74 years
366 (12.7%)
75-84 years
200 (6.9%)
85+ years
111 (3.8%)

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