Buninyong vs Mount Helen
Mount Helen (median $597,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Buninyong ($730,000).
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Buninyong and Mount Helen side by side
| Measure | Buninyong | Mount Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $597,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $430/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,797 | 3,011 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 764 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Helen (1003) sits above Buninyong (998).
- For buyers
- Mount Helen is the lower entry point at $597,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mount Helen edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 998).
Buninyong vs Mount Helen: common questions
Is Buninyong or Mount Helen cheaper to buy in?
Mount Helen has the lower median house price at $597,500, roughly 18% below Buninyong ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Buninyong or Mount Helen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Helen scores 1003 vs 998 in Buninyong. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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