St Helens at a glance
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,563
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about St Helens.
The postcode for St Helens is 7216 (TAS).
St Helens (7216) sits in the Break O'Day region of Tasmania.
St Helens has roughly 3,563 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
St Helens scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Helens's population at 3,563, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,563
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,563
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
64
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St Helens.
Local schools for St Helens
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Government School Catchment
St Helens District High School
St Marys District School
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Frequently asked
About St Helens.
- What is the St Helens postcode?
- St Helens is in the 7216 postcode, in TAS, in the Break O'Day region.
- Where is St Helens?
- St Helens is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7216, in the Break O'Day region.
- What is the average rent in St Helens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in St Helens?
- There are 2 schools serving St Helens on this page, including St Helens District High School, St Marys District School.
- How walkable is St Helens?
- St Helens has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near St Helens?
- St Helens is close to Stieglitz, Akaroa, Binalong Bay, Beaumaris, Goshen.
- What is the population of St Helens?
- The population of St Helens is approximately 3,563 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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