Mount Helen
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
3,011 (2021) → 3,076 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Helen is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 97km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $595K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 67km inland. Mount Helen has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.19%), New Zealand (0.93%), India (0.8%), China (0.56%), South Africa (0.56%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.9%), Tamil (0.56%), Punjabi (0.37%), Spanish (0.33%), Arabic (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1092
- Ballarat Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1084
Nearby (within 10km)
- Damascus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1053
- Mount Clear CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 999
- Buninyong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1045
- Mount Clear Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 989
- Magpie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 919
- St James' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1045
- Sebastopol Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 918
- Ballarat Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.4kmICSEA 1053
- Buninyong Primary School-Scotsburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6km
- Sovereign Hill SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.1km
- Mount Pleasant Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 956
- Canadian Lead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 968
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Helen
Is Mount Helen safe?
Mount Helen has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,491 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Helen?
In Mount Helen, the .
How far is Mount Helen from Melbourne CBD?
Mount Helen is about 97.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Mount Helen?
Mount Helen has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1088 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Helen?
Mount Helen has a transport score of 25/100 and 19 bus stops.