Nillumbik Shire Council
St Helena
St Helena at a glance
Median house
$1,070,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
2,890
Median age 46
About
Welcome to St Helena.
St Helena (3088) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,070,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
St Helena has roughly 2,890 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $1,070,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $214,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,070,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$401/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$163/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,070,000
$343,440
2,890
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.95% (median rent $401/wk against a $1,070,000 price tag). Units yield 2.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.95%
Based on $1,070,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.47%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Helena's population at 2,890, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,890
Median age
46
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
St 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
66
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St Helena.
Local schools for St Helena
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
St Helena Secondary College
Glen Katherine Primary School
Greenhills Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 St Helena.
- What is the median house price in St Helena?
- The median house price in St Helena, VIC 3088 is $1,070,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the St Helena postcode?
- St Helena is in the 3088 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Helena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $401, for units it's $163.
- What schools are in St Helena?
- There are 20 schools serving St Helena on this page, including North-Eastern Montessori School, St Helena Secondary College, Glen Katherine Primary School.
- How walkable is St Helena?
- St 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 St Helena?
- St Helena is close to Saint Helena, Eltham North, Diamond Creek, Plenty, Briar Hill.
- What is the population of St Helena?
- St Helena has approximately 2,890 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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