St Helens
TAS 7216 · Break O'Day
2,206 (2021) → 2,302 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
St Helens is a stable suburb in Break O'Day, TAS 7216, about 187km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in St Helens are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 4/100, and is a short drive from the coast. St Helens has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7216 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.67%), New Zealand (1.41%), Nepal (0.77%), USA (0.73%), Philippines (0.63%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.73%), German (0.41%), Tagalog (0.32%), Bengali (0.27%), Filipino (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 957 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Helens District High SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 958
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about St Helens
How far is St Helens from Hobart CBD?
St Helens is about 187.4 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in St Helens?
St Helens has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 958 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in St Helens?
St Helens has a transport score of 4/100 and 2 bus stops.