St Helena vs Wattle Glen
St Helena (median $1,070,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Wattle Glen ($1,125,000).
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St Helena and Wattle Glen side by side
| Measure | St Helena | Wattle Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,070,000 | $1,125,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1091 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 75 |
| Population | 2,890 | 1,911 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 701 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
St Helena scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Helena (1091) sits above Wattle Glen (1088). Wattle Glen 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, 5% 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
- St Helena edges out on average school ICSEA (1091 vs 1088).
St Helena vs Wattle Glen: common questions
Is St Helena or Wattle Glen cheaper to buy in?
St Helena has the lower median house price at $1,070,000, roughly 5% below Wattle Glen ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Helena or Wattle Glen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Helena scores 1091 vs 1088 in Wattle Glen. 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 Wattle Glen?
St Helena scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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