St Helens

TAS 7216 • Rest of TAS

2,206
Population (2021)
$25,688
Median Income
223.32 km²
Area
42m
Elevation

About St Helens

St Helens is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Tasmania, located within the Break O'Day (Municipality) area. With a population of 2,206 and a median income of $25,688, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 223.32 km² at an elevation of 42m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of TAS.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that St Helens provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

St Helens falls under postcode 7216 and is governed by Break O'Day Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7216
Urban Area
Break O'Day
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.31°, 148.20°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
223.32 km²
Elevation
42m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$230
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
57 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,070
Census 2021
2,206
6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,140
Income 2021
$25,688
11.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,688
Born Overseas 321

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 125
  • 2. New Zealand 31
  • 3. Nepal 17
  • 4. United States 16
  • 5. Philippines 14
  • 6. Netherlands 11
  • 7. Thailand 11
  • 8. Germany 9
  • 9. South Africa 8
  • 10. India 7
  • 11. Canada 6
  • 12. Scotland 6
  • 13. Ireland 4
  • 14. Malta 4
  • 15. Bangladesh 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,014
Australian 866
Irish 223
Scottish 216
German 80
Australian Aboriginal 79
Dutch 37
Italian 24
French 19
Chinese 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,451
Both parents born in Australia
377
Both parents born overseas
185
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.7%
Christianity
42.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
Hinduism
1.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
92 (4.2%)
5-14 years
189 (8.6%)
15-19 years
72 (3.3%)
20-24 years
77 (3.5%)
25-34 years
163 (7.4%)
35-44 years
193 (8.7%)
45-54 years
254 (11.5%)
55-64 years
406 (18.4%)
65-74 years
423 (19.2%)
75-84 years
250 (11.3%)
85+ years
83 (3.8%)

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