Research vs St Helena
St Helena (median $1,070,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Research ($1,530,500).
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Research and St Helena side by side
| Measure | Research | St Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,530,500 | $1,070,000 |
| Median unit | $362,160 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1094 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 2,695 | 2,890 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.5°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
St Helena scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Research (1094) sits above St Helena (1091). Research skews owner-occupied (92%), St Helena runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
- For buyers
- St Helena is the lower entry point at $1,070,000 median, 30% 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
- Research edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1091).
Research vs St Helena: common questions
Is Research or St Helena cheaper to buy in?
St Helena has the lower median house price at $1,070,000, roughly 30% below Research ($1,530,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Research or St Helena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Research scores 1094 vs 1091 in St Helena. 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, Research or St Helena?
St Helena scores 28/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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