St Helens Park at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,647
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about St Helens Park.
The postcode for St Helens Park is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
St Helens Park (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
St Helens Park has roughly 6,647 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
St Helens Park scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Helens Park's population at 6,647, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,647
Median age
33
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
6,647
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
203
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in St Helens Park.
Local schools for St Helens Park
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Government School Catchment
St Helens Park Public School
Ambarvale High School
Rosemeadow Public School
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Frequently asked
About St Helens Park.
- What is the St Helens Park postcode?
- St Helens Park is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is St Helens Park?
- St Helens Park is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Helens Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in St Helens Park?
- There are 20 schools serving St Helens Park on this page, including St Helens Park Public School, Ambarvale High School, Rosemeadow Public School.
- How walkable is St Helens Park?
- St Helens Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near St Helens Park?
- St Helens Park is close to Rosemeadow, Wedderburn, Airds, Bradbury, Ambarvale.
- What is the population of St Helens Park?
- The population of St Helens Park is approximately 6,647 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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