SAINT HELENA
Investor score
47
Liveability score
74
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$1,091,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
Real1.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-3.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.4%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
SAINT HELENA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$401/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+2.3%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-0.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.57%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
52 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Real2.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
SAINT HELENA is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,076/wk
$78k taxable p.a.
Renters
17.1%
80.4% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.9%
Population growth
+2.1% p.a.
Investor-owned
16.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
68%
19% apartments
Degree qualified
45.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
28.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
590 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.4%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
17.9 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
63.8%
Balanced market
Walkability
82 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
17.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
HFCFast — fibre to node + coaxial
Population density
1,827/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 3088
🏫Primary (9)
North-Eastern Montessori School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Watsonia Heights Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Apollo Parkways Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Greensborough Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Diamond Valley Special Developmental School
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate7.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Above average11 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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