Mount Helena

Mount Helena has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Mount Helena's population is estimated at 3,606 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 233 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 6.9% rise from the previous population count of 3,373. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3,526 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of an additional 25 new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 124 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest a growth of 454 persons to 2041 for Mount Helena, reflecting an increase of 12.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mount Helena according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mount Helena has seen approximately 13 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totaling around 66 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 4 recorded approvals. Each new dwelling built in the area between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in an average of 2.8 new residents per year.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $629,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Helena has 16.0% less new development per person, placing it within the 30th percentile nationally in terms of new dwelling supply. This relative scarcity supports interest in existing dwellings.

All new construction in the area has been detached houses, maintaining its traditional low-density character. As of now, there are an estimated 551 people per dwelling approval in Mount Helena. By 2041, AreaSearch projects a population growth of 451 residents. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, but increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Mount Helena has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to its local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include EastLink WA, METRONET, METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, and WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, with the following list providing details on those most pertinent.

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AreaSearch analysis places Mount Helena well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Mount Helena has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%. As of September 2025, 2,056 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's at 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 9.1% of residents worked from home in September 2025. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Mount Helena showed strong specialization in mining with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services had lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest that Mount Helena's employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years based on industry-specific projections applied to its employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for Mount Helena in financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $57,550, with an average of $75,151. Nationally, these figures were high compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $63,086 (median) and $82,381 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Mount Helena's household, family, and personal incomes clustered around the 57th percentile nationally. Income distribution showed that 32.9% of locals (1,186 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 15.4% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Mount Helena is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mount Helena's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Helena stood at 34.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.0% and rented ones at 10.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,048, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Mount Helena was $380, higher than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mount Helena's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Mount Helena features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.8% of all households, including 36.9% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Mount Helena aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 18.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (33.5%). Educational participation is high, with 30.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.9% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mount Helena has 50 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together offer 82 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is moderate, with residents typically living 574 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Mount Helena, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 89% of residents. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Mount Helena's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Helena's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.

Common health conditions are low across all age groups. Approximately 57% (~2,056 people) have private health cover, the highest in the area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.8 and 8.7% of residents respectively. 68.2% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 20.3% (732 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking nationally higher than the general population.

Mount Helena ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Helena's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 78.2% of its population born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mount Helena, comprising 36.2% of the population. However, Judaism was not represented in Mount Helena's population, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.2%), Australian (27.9%), and Scottish (8.6%). Notably, New Zealanders made up 1.3% of Mount Helena's population, Dutch comprised 2.1%, and Welsh constituted 0.7%.

Mount Helena's median age exceeds the national pattern

Mount Helena's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Helena has a notably higher proportion of the 55-64 age group (15.0% locally) but a lower proportion of 25-34 year-olds (9.3%). Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 4.5% to 6.8%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.9% to 12.4%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 10.7% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mount Helena's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 63%, adding 153 residents to reach 399. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 74% of the population growth. However, declines are anticipated for the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups.