Goshen vs St Helens
St Helens scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Helens (943) sits above Goshen (907).
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Goshen and St Helens side by side
| Measure | Goshen | St Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $245/wk | $245/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $208/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 907 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 95 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 752 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.7°C | 22.8°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- St Helens edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 907).
Goshen vs St Helens: common questions
Does Goshen or St Helens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Helens scores 943 vs 907 in Goshen. 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.
Which is more walkable, Goshen or St Helens?
St Helens scores 64/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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