Saint Helena vs Eltham
Eltham scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham (1106) sits above Saint Helena (1091).
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Saint Helena and Eltham side by side
| Measure | Saint Helena | Eltham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,263,500 |
| Median unit | – | $840,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1091 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°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
- 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
- Eltham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1091).
Saint Helena vs Eltham: common questions
Does Saint Helena or Eltham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham scores 1106 vs 1091 in Saint 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, Saint Helena or Eltham?
Eltham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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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