Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Helens vs Bessiebelle.

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 (1004) sits above Bessiebelle (977).

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 (1004 vs 977).

Common questionsSt Helens vs Bessiebelle

Common questions

Does St Helens or Bessiebelle have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Helens scores 1004 vs 977 in Bessiebelle. 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
Bessiebelle

Price & Market

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

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$140/wk
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,255
Population
113
47
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
20
1004
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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