St Helens
TAS 7216 • Rest of TAS
About St Helens
St Helens is the largest town on the north-east coast of Tasmania, situated on the shores of Georges Bay approximately 160 kilometres east of Launceston via the Tasman Highway. With a population of around 2,200 residents, it serves as the commercial and service hub for the Break O'Day region, offering supermarkets, medical services, schools, and a community hospital. The town is set amid spectacular coastal scenery, flanked by the Bay of Fires Conservation Area to the north and St Helens Point Conservation Area to the east, making it one of Tasmania's most naturally beautiful locations.
Renowned as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, St Helens draws anglers from across the country for its blue-water fishing off the continental shelf, while pristine beaches such as Binalong Bay and the famous red-lichen granite rocks of the Bay of Fires attract holidaymakers and sea-changers alike. The local economy blends tourism, fishing, oyster aquaculture, and timber. The town offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a growing arts scene, artisan producers, and a thriving café culture that caters to the steady flow of visitors exploring Tasmania's north-east wilderness.
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
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Redline Coaches — Launceston (148 km / ~2 hr) ~2 hr
- Local community transport — St Marys / Bicheno ~35 min / ~1 hr
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Hobart is approximately 280 km via the Tasman Highway. St Helens functions as a self-contained community with most daily needs met locally.
The town centre is walkable for day-to-day needs such as groceries and dining. Wider exploration of beaches and conservation areas requires a car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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9 Circassian Street St
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)