VIC3400· Pop. 15,134Horsham

ST HELENS PLAINS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$449,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ST HELENS PLAINS 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 price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$245/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$260k

2021

$345k

2022

$379k

2023

$400k

2025

$449k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

ST HELENS PLAINS is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,294/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.8%

66.8% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.1%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

29.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

272.5 km

Regional

Days on market

77 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

32 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

249.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

9/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3400

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

St Michael and John's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1043

🎓Secondary (1)

St Brigid's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1007

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

Safe

90/ 100

4.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1025ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

15/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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