Saint Helena at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
27.2k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Saint Helena.
The postcode for Saint Helena is 3088 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Saint Helena (3088) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Saint Helena has roughly 27,181 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Saint Helena scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Saint Helena's population at 27,181, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
27,181
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$401/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$341/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27,181
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
28
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Saint Helena.
Local schools for Saint Helena
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Government School Catchment
St Helena Secondary College
Glen Katherine Primary School
Greenhills Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Saint Helena.
- What is the Saint Helena postcode?
- Saint Helena is in the 3088 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Saint Helena?
- Saint Helena is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3088. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Saint Helena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $401, for units it's $341.
- What schools are in Saint Helena?
- There are 20 schools serving Saint Helena on this page, including North-Eastern Montessori School, St Helena Secondary College, Glen Katherine Primary School.
- How walkable is Saint Helena?
- Saint Helena has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Saint Helena?
- Saint Helena is close to St Helena, Eltham North, Diamond Creek, Plenty, Briar Hill.
- What is the population of Saint Helena?
- The population of Saint Helena is approximately 27,181 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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