St Helens TAS

Postcode 7216 · Break O'Day LGA

St Helens is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Break O'Day local government area (postcode 7216). With a population of 2,206, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 57. Households earn a median income of $43K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in St Helens is $510,000, having risen modestly 2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $420,000 (+18.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $350. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

St Helens is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 958, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, St Helens offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($510K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$510K/$750K Below Median
Affordability11.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.0% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$34,471
Mean Income$46,294
Earners3,776
YoY Change+3.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$510K
2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$420K
18.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$230
POPULATION
2,206
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age57
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$824
Personal Income /wk$494
Mortgage /mth$1,083
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA958
Total Students505
Government1
St Helens District High SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 958
Data: 2024