St Helena vs Eltham North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,070,000 and $1,331,000. St Helena edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
St Helena (median $1,070,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Eltham North ($1,331,000).
St Helena scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham North (1099) sits above St Helena (1091). Eltham North skews owner-occupied (93%), St Helena runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
For buyers
St Helena is the lower entry point at $1,070,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
St Helena offers the higher gross rental yield (1.95% vs 1.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Eltham North edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1091). Eltham North also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is St Helena or Eltham North cheaper to buy in?
St Helena has the lower median house price at $1,070,000, roughly 20% below Eltham North ($1,331,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Helena or Eltham North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham North scores 1099 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, St Helena or Eltham North?
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, St Helena or Eltham North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.95% in St Helena vs 1.76% in Eltham North. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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