Ambarvale vs St Helens Park
The verdict
St Helens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $960K in Ambarvale. Ambarvale rates higher for liveability (85 vs 51). St Helens Park is closer to the coast (21.4 km vs 23.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Helens Park rates higher (100 vs 45/100 in Ambarvale).
Scores
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 49 |
| Transport | 76 | 51 |
| Education | 43 | 44 |
| Liveability | 85 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,254 | 6,647 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,431 | $1,850 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 25.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Ambarvale High Growth · St Helens Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $960K | $920K |
| Median unit price | $614K | $659K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 45 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 90 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 882 | 226 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,093 | 2,452 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ambarvale · St Helens Park
Transport
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 21.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.8 km | 44.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ambarvale | St Helens Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,254 | 6,647 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,750 | 6,908 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,372 | 7,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.67% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ambarvale or St Helens Park?
St Helens Park has the higher residential safety score (Ambarvale 45/100 vs St Helens Park 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ambarvale or St Helens Park?
St Helens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $960K.
Which has better schools, Ambarvale or St Helens Park?
St Helens Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Ambarvale 931 vs St Helens Park 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ambarvale or St Helens Park?
Ambarvale has the higher transport score (Ambarvale 76/100 vs St Helens Park 51/100).
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