Chidlow vs Mount Helena
The verdict
Mount Helena rates higher for education (49 vs 44). Mount Helena is closer to the coast (42.9 km vs 48.5 km).
Scores
ChidlowMount Helena
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 33 |
| Transport | 21 | 25 |
| Education | 44 | 49 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,821 | 3,373 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,971 | $1,941 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 73.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Chidlow High Growth · Mount Helena Moderate Growth
Property
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 988 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chidlow · Mount Helena
Transport
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.4 km | 19.7 km |
Liveability
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 48.5 km | 42.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.2 km | 34.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 25.0 km | 19.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chidlow | Mount Helena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,821 | 3,373 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,117 | 3,564 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,590 | 4,142 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.84% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chidlow or Mount Helena?
Chidlow and Mount Helena have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Chidlow or Mount Helena?
Mount Helena has a higher average school ICSEA (Chidlow 968 vs Mount Helena 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chidlow or Mount Helena?
Mount Helena has the higher transport score (Chidlow 21/100 vs Mount Helena 25/100).
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