Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Helens vs Maryborough West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maryborough West (944) sits above St Helens (942).

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

Maryborough West edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 942).

Common questionsSt Helens vs Maryborough West

Common questions

Does St Helens or Maryborough West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maryborough West scores 944 vs 942 in St Helens. 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
Maryborough West

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)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
30
34,942
Population
568
49
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
14
942
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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