Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Helens vs Dundathu.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. St Helens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Helens (942) sits above Dundathu (940).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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 Helens edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 940).

Common questionsSt Helens vs Dundathu

Common questions

Does St Helens or Dundathu have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Helens scores 942 vs 940 in Dundathu. 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.

The numbers behind the take

St Helens
Metric
Dundathu

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$217/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
34,942
Population
238
49
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
12
942
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).