St Helens Plains at a glance
Population
40
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about St Helens Plains.
The postcode for St Helens Plains is 3401 (VIC).
St Helens Plains (3401) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
St Helens Plains has roughly 40 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Helens Plains's population at 40, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
40
Median age
53
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
40
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in St Helens Plains.
Local schools for St Helens Plains
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Government School Catchment
Murtoa College
Rupanyup Primary School
Halls Gap Primary School
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Frequently asked
About St Helens Plains.
- What is the St Helens Plains postcode?
- St Helens Plains is in the 3401 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is St Helens Plains?
- St Helens Plains is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3401, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Helens Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $80.
- What schools are in St Helens Plains?
- There are 9 schools serving St Helens Plains on this page, including Murtoa College, Our Lady Help of Christians School, St Brigid's College.
- What suburbs are near St Helens Plains?
- St Helens Plains is close to St Helens Plains, Lubeck, Lubeck, Dadswells Bridge, Green Lake.
- What is the population of St Helens Plains?
- The population of St Helens Plains is approximately 40 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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