St Helens Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of St Helens Park NSW is 6,647 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Helens Park is $794 per week ($41,288 per year). Median rent in St Helens Park is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). St Helens Park has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. St Helens Park has a population density of 1,287 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in St Helens Park is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (29.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens Park is $1,966.

There were 52 recorded offences in St Helens Park in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (10 offences).

Population
6,647
Census 2021
Median income
$794/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

St Helens Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in St Helens Park is $794 a week, 4% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 961st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 21.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSt Helens ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$794/wk$765/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,850/wk$1,704/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,966/mo$1,965/mo +0%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.6%22.6% −1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in St Helens Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

St Helens Park Population

6,647 residents at the 2021 Census.

St Helens Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$794/wk
$41,288 per year
Ranked 3,673 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,966/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

St Helens Park Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,850/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 21.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in St Helens Park against your income

About $8,017 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,450/wk
Rent share 21.6%

St Helens Park Schools

19
schools nearby
13
government
958
avg ICSEA score
7,907
total students
St Patrick's College Campbelltown Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 698 students
1049
ICSEA
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 202 students
1045
ICSEA
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 341 students
1043
ICSEA
Sherwood Hills Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 145 students
1040
ICSEA
John Therry Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,057 students
1002
ICSEA
Mary Brooksbank School Government
Combined · U · 123 students
1000
ICSEA
Bradbury Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 704 students
987
ICSEA
St Helens Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 363 students
968
ICSEA
Woodland Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 275 students
959
ICSEA
Rosemeadow Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 724 students
945
ICSEA
Ambarvale Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 433 students
944
ICSEA
Thomas Acres Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 495 students
942
ICSEA
Ambarvale High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 807 students
925
ICSEA
Thomas Reddall High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 488 students
908
ICSEA
John Warby Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 228 students
907
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near St Helens Park, with a map

St Helens Park Map

St Helens Park, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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St Helens Park, New South Wales: 34.1056°S, 150.8149°E

St Helens Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (19)

People in St Helens Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (3,235) Female 51.4% (3,416)

Population Density

1,287
people per km²
6,647 people · 5.2 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,988
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.2%
Philippines
1.9%
England
1.8%
India
1.4%
Fiji
1.2%
Samoa
1.2%
Iraq
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
3.2%
Spanish
1.9%
Samoan
1.7%
Hindi
1.2%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Urdu
1.0%
Tagalog
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
34.3%
English
30.3%
Irish
7.2%
Scottish
6.8%
Australian Aboriginal
5.7%
German
3.2%
Indian
3.1%
Filipino
3.0%
Italian
2.7%
Samoan
2.4%
Lebanese
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
29.1%
Catholic
26.1%
Anglican
13.1%
Islam
6.2%
Not stated
5.1%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Buddhism
2.5%
Eastern Orthodox
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.1% 2,240
Separated
4.7% 238
Divorced
8.7% 441
Widowed
3.2% 163
Never married
39.3% 1,995

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.4%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
Couple: no children
16.8%
One parent: children under 15
11.8%
One parent: no children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.0%
2 persons
28.5%
3 persons
21.0%
4 persons
17.8%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in St Helens Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,143 occupied private dwellings in St Helens Park at the 2021 Census, 29.0% were rented, 21.2% owned outright and 48.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
21.2% 454 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.2% 1,033 dwellings
Rented
29.0% 621 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
3.9%
3 bedrooms
53.2%
4 bedrooms
34.8%
5 bedrooms
6.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3 vehicles
14.8%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in St Helens Park

Employment

Employed full-time
38.4% 1,669 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 815 people
Unemployed
3.8% 163 people
Not in labour force
39.1% 1,699 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
20.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
15.6%
Managers
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Labourers
7.3%
Sales Workers
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.3%
Did not go to work
26.4%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Train
1.3%
Truck
1.0%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Walked only
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.7%
Bachelor Degree
21.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%
Certificate I/II
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.4%
Engineering
17.2%
Society & Culture
16.4%
Health
10.3%
Education
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Information Technology
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.7%
Secondary: Government
19.6%
Vocational Education
11.4%
Secondary: Catholic
11.4%
Pre-school
11.4%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.6%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
614
Asthma
312
Diabetes
209
Arthritis
196
Heart disease
122
Lung condition
98
Cancer
69
Kidney disease
54
Stroke
52
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 625
Did not provide
87.2% 4,242

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.5% 415
Not a volunteer
91.5% 4,456

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 4
Previously served
1.6% 80
Never served
98.2% 4,803

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.9%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
38
1961: 1970
110
1971: 1980
149
1981: 1990
314
1991: 2000
288
2001: 2010
292
2011: 2015
233
2016
23
2017
32
2018
27
2019
31
2020
3
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
35.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,632
Moved from NSW
496
Moved: same area (SA2)
131
Moved from overseas
33
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from QLD
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
26.5%
15: 29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.9%
Step family: no other children
8.6%
Blended family: no other children
4.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.6%
Blended family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

St Helens Park Crime Statistics

52 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
10
Assault
10
Other Against Property
8
Other Against Person
8
Theft
8
Sexual Offences
6
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near St Helens Park

The closest suburb to St Helens Park is Rosemeadow, 2.1 km away.

Rosemeadow
2.1 km away · income $703/wk · rent $380/wk
Bradbury (NSW)
2.4 km away · income $731/wk · rent $385/wk
Ambarvale
2.7 km away · income $630/wk · rent $350/wk
Airds
2.8 km away · income $451/wk · rent $220/wk
Glen Alpine
4.4 km away · income $883/wk · rent $570/wk
Campbelltown (NSW)
4.7 km away · income $739/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Helens Park

What is the population of St Helens Park NSW?

The population of St Helens Park NSW is 6,647 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,287 people per km². St Helens Park is ranked #1,139 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Helens Park?

The median personal income in St Helens Park NSW is $794 per week, or $41,288 per year. The median household income is $1,850 per week. Family income is $1,988 per week. St Helens Park is ranked #3,673 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Helens Park?

Median rent in St Helens Park NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. St Helens Park ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Helens Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens Park NSW is $1,966. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Helens Park?

The median age in St Helens Park NSW is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Helens Park a good suburb to live in?

St Helens Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,647. The median income is $794/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13652. All dollar figures in AUD.