St Helens Plains VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for St Helens Plains, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of St Helens Plains VIC is 40 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Helens Plains is $1,017 per week ($52,884 per year). Median rent in St Helens Plains is $80 per week ($347 per month). St Helens Plains has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. St Helens Plains has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Uniting Church (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens Plains is $813.

There were 2 recorded offences in St Helens Plains in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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St Helens Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

St Helens Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,017/wk
$52,884 per year
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Median Rent
$80/wk
$347 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$813/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

St Helens Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (19) Female 52.5% (21)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
40 people · 134.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

St Helens Plains Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

St Helens Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

St Helens Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

St Helens Plains Religion

Uniting Church
42.1%
No Religion
34.2%
Anglican
15.8%
Not stated
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Helens Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

St Helens Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 16 people
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Not in labour force
42.9% 12 people

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

St Helens Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
41.2%

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

St Helens Plains Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

St Helens Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
66.7%
Education
33.3%

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

St Helens Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Helens Plains Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Helens Plains Marital Status

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Married
58.1% 18
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Widowed
19.4% 6
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Never married
22.6% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Helens Plains Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
29.2%
Scottish
12.5%
German
10.4%
Irish
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Helens Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

St Helens Plains Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 74

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

St Helens Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.3% 11
Not a volunteer
57.7% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Helens Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Helens Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.8%
Walked only
23.1%
Other
23.1%

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

St Helens Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
44.4%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

St Helens Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

St Helens Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
20.0%
moved in the last 5 years
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Helens Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
74
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Helens Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4

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

St Helens Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Helens Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
26.3%
Couple — no children
13.2%
One parent — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Helens Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.3% 10
Did not provide
69.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Helens Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.4%
5–14 hours
25.7%
15–29 hours
25.7%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
8.6%

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

St Helens Plains Household Size

1 person
30.0%
3 persons
40.0%
4 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Helens Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Helens Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

St Helens Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $80/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.7%

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

If you earn X in St Helens Plains

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $80/wk
Left after rent $1,107/wk
Rent share 6.7%

St Helens Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Helens Plains

What is the population of St Helens Plains VIC?

The population of St Helens Plains VIC is 40 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in St Helens Plains?

The median personal income in St Helens Plains VIC is $1,017 per week, or $52,884 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in St Helens Plains?

Median rent in St Helens Plains VIC is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 6.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in St Helens Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens Plains VIC is $813. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Helens Plains?

The median age in St Helens Plains VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Helens Plains a good suburb to live in?

St Helens Plains is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 40.The median income is $1,017/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22341. All dollar figures in AUD.