Mount Helen vs Mount Clear
Mount Clear (median $536,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Mount Helen ($597,500).
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Mount Helen and Mount Clear side by side
| Measure | Mount Helen | Mount Clear |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $597,500 | $536,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $450,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,011 | 3,671 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 674 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.9°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
Mount Clear scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Clear (1012) sits above Mount Helen (1003). Mount Helen skews owner-occupied (81%), Mount Clear runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Mount Clear is the lower entry point at $536,000 median, 10% 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 Clear edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1003). Mount Helen also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Helen vs Mount Clear: common questions
Is Mount Helen or Mount Clear cheaper to buy in?
Mount Clear has the lower median house price at $536,000, roughly 10% below Mount Helen ($597,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Helen or Mount Clear have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Clear scores 1012 vs 1003 in Mount Helen. 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, Mount Helen or Mount Clear?
Mount Clear scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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