St Helens at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,255
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about St Helens.
The postcode for St Helens is 3285 (VIC).
St Helens (3285) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
St Helens has roughly 1,255 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Helens's population at 1,255, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,255
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,255
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
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.
Local schools for St Helens
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Government School Catchment
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Macarthur Primary School
Hawkesdale P12 College
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Frequently asked
About St Helens.
- What is the St Helens postcode?
- St Helens is in the 3285 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- Where is St Helens?
- St Helens is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3285, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Helens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in St Helens?
- There are 19 schools serving St Helens on this page, including Port Fairy Consolidated School, St Patrick's School, Macarthur Primary School.
- How walkable is St Helens?
- St Helens has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near St Helens?
- St Helens is close to Yambuk, Orford, Codrington, Broadwater, Bessiebelle.
- What is the population of St Helens?
- The population of St Helens is approximately 1,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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