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Helena Valley, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Helena Valley is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 3,578. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,578 Population 1,472/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$29,474 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,474 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Helena Valley

Helena Valley

Helena Valley is the name of a river valley and a locality in the foothills of the Darling Scarp in Perth, Western Australia.

People

Population3,578
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,472/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,474
Per Capita$29,474
Unemployment3.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership87.9%
Housing Units1,431

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population3,578
Population Density1,472 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-31.9194°, 116.0398°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,474
Median Age42.0 years

About Helena Valley

Helena Valley is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 3,578. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Helena Valley has a population of 3,578 with a density of 1,472 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,578
Total Population
1,472
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Helena Valley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Helena Valley is $29,474, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,474 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $567, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 340 business establishments.

Income: Helena Valley vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,474
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,474
Avg Weekly Wage$567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)340

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Helena Valley is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 87.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,431 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.9%
Owner-Occupied87.9%
Renter-Occupied12.1%
Housing Units1,431

Property Tax

Climate in Helena Valley

Helena Valley has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32.3° 15.7
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.3° 16.5
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.1° 17.8
Apr 20°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26.4° 30.2
May 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 81.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.5° 123.0
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.5° 137.8
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.1° 121.5
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 78.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.7° 33.5
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27° 28.9
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.7° / 30.2° 9.4
Helena Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates-31.9194°N, 116.0398°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 94 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 114 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 102 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 126 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 110 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 100 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 108 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 125 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 122 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 120 km
Mar 25, 2005 74 km NE of Northam, Australia M2.9 140 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 96 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 32 km
Sep 4, 2004 Western Australia M2.8 147 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 111 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 101 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 110 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 110 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest

Helena Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Helena Valley

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth — AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm — AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Helena Valley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Gallop House
Gallop House
Kalamunda History Village
Midland Workshops Museum
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Mundaring No.1 Pump Station Goldfields Water Supply Scheme
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Pernechele's Ford Family Museum
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Stirk Cottage
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
Tractor Musem
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Helena Valley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Midland Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
School library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Helena Valley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Gosnells Railway Markets
Kalamunda Artisan Market
Malaga Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Morley Markets
Stock Road Market
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Cafes in Helena Valley

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thyme Out Cafe

Breweries in Helena Valley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bailey Brewing co.
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery
Feral Brewing Company
Homestead Brewery
Swan Valley Brewery
Txoko Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Helena Valley

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground

Airports Near Helena Valley

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce—Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip—Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip—Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip—Small Airport
Dale River Airport—Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip—Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport—Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Murray Field—Small Airport
Northam Airport—Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip—Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip—Small Airport
RAAF Gingin—Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Helena Valley

47 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Intensive Care Unit
Leeming Medical Centre
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Helena Valley

What is the population of Helena Valley?

Helena Valley has a population of 3,578 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,472 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Helena Valley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,474, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Helena Valley?

Helena Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Helena Valley?

Helena Valley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $567. There are 340 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Helena Valley?

The median home value in Helena Valley is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 87.9%.

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