Helena Valley at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
4,130
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Helena Valley.
The postcode for Helena Valley is 6056 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Helena Valley (6056) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.
Helena Valley has roughly 4,130 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Helena Valley scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Helena Valley's population at 4,130, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,130
Median age
42
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
4,130
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Helena Valley.
Local schools for Helena Valley
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Government School Catchment
Helena Valley Primary School
Clayton View Primary School
Greenmount Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Helena Valley.
- What is the Helena Valley postcode?
- Helena Valley is in the 6056 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- Where is Helena Valley?
- Helena Valley is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6056. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Helena Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Helena Valley?
- There are 20 schools serving Helena Valley on this page, including Helena Valley Primary School, Clayton View Primary School, St Anthony's School.
- How walkable is Helena Valley?
- Helena Valley has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Helena Valley?
- Helena Valley is close to Bushmead, Koongamia, Boya, Bellevue, Hazelmere.
- What is the population of Helena Valley?
- The population of Helena Valley is approximately 4,130 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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