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St Helens QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of St Helens QLD is 123 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Helens is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in St Helens is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). St Helens has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. St Helens has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens is $1,324.

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St Helens Population

residents (Census 2021)

St Helens Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$495/wk

$25,740 per year

#8233 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,324/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 1 per bedroom

St Helens Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (66) Female 46.8% (58)

Population Density

14.0

people per km²

123 people · 8.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

St Helens 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

St Helens Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.5% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.5% 17 dwellings

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

St Helens Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

St Helens Religion

No Religion

31.3%

Anglican

20.0%

Christian (other)

18.3%

Catholic

13.9%

Lutheran

4.3%

Buddhism

4.3%

Not stated

4.3%

Othr Protestnt

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Helens Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

St Helens Employment

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Employed full-time

28.3% 28 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 24 people

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Unemployed

7.1% 7 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 40 people

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

St Helens Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.9%

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

St Helens Occupation

Professionals

39.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.3%

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

St Helens Field of Study

Society & Culture

32.1%

Health

25.0%

Engineering

10.7%

Architecture & Building

10.7%

Management & Commerce

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

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

St Helens Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Helens Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$500-$649/wk

15.2%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Helens Marital Status

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Married

51.3% 58

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Separated

8.0% 9

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Divorced

14.2% 16

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Widowed

2.7% 3

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Never married

23.9% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Helens Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

34.7%

German

10.7%

Scottish

6.7%

Polish

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Irish

2.7%

Italian

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Helens School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.8%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Pre-school

17.6%

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

St Helens Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.4% 24

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No need for assistance

89.6% 207

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

St Helens Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.3% 15

—

Not a volunteer

83.7% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Helens Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

41.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Helens How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.5%

Walked only

11.8%

Did not go to work

11.8%

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

St Helens Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.5%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

23.1%

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

St Helens Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.7%

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

44.1%

4 bedrooms

29.4%

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

St Helens Population Mobility

20.9%

moved in the last year

34.9%

moved in the last 5 years

9.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Helens Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

217

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Helens Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Lung condition

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

St Helens Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

14.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Helens Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.9%

Couple — children under 15

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Helens Military Service

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Previously served

9.4% 9

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Never served

90.6% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

St Helens Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 16

—

Did not provide

83.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Helens Children Ever Born

2 children

36.8%

3 children

63.2%

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

St Helens When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

St Helens Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

21.9%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

17.7%

Did not do domestic work

29.2%

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

St Helens Household Size

1 person

14.9%

2 persons

57.4%

3 persons

6.4%

4 persons

8.5%

5 persons

6.4%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Helens Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

St Helens Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Helens Schools

schools nearby

government

943

avg ICSEA score

961

total students

St Helens State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 305 students

951

ICSEA

Maryborough Special School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 75 students

946

ICSEA

Aldridge State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 581 students

932

ICSEA

OneSchool Global QLD - Maryborough Independent

Combined

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

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St Helens Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $942/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in St Helens

Your weekly income

≈ $4,082/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $682/wk

Rent share 27.6%

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St Helens vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bungunya

Pop: 62 Income: $966/wk Rent: $50/wk

Hebel

Pop: 62 Income: $824/wk Rent: $83/wk

Kowguran

Pop: 62 Income: $602/wk Rent: $200/wk

Middlebrook

Pop: 62 Income: $450/wk Rent: $205/wk

Moregatta

Pop: 62 Income: $550/wk Rent: $240/wk

Morinish

Pop: 62 Income: $675/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Helens

What is the population of St Helens QLD?

The population of St Helens QLD is 123 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.0 people per km².St Helens is ranked #8,356 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Helens?

The median personal income in St Helens QLD is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $942 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.St Helens is ranked #8,233 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Helens?

Median rent in St Helens QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.St Helens ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Helens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens QLD is $1,324. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Helens?

The median age in St Helens QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Helens a good suburb to live in?

St Helens is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 123.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 32640. All dollar figures in AUD.