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Mount Helen, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mount Helen is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,092. Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,092 Population 756/sq mi density
1,598 ft Elevation 487 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,310 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,310 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

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About Mount Helen

Mount Helen is a fast-growing southern suburb of Ballarat situated just north of the town of Buninyong in Victoria, Australia on the Canadian Creek. At the 2021 census, the population was 3,011.

People

Population3,092
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density756/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,310
Per Capita$27,310
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$972
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units1,237

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Population3,092
Population Density756 / sq mi
Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Coordinates-37.6246°, 143.8789°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (766 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$27,310
Median Age36.0 years

About Mount Helen

Mount Helen is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,092. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet (487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Mount Helen has a population of 3,092 with a density of 756 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,092
Total Population
756
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Helen vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Helen is $27,310, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,310 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $525, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 294 business establishments.

Income: Mount Helen vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,310
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,310
Avg Weekly Wage$525

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Helen is $194,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $972 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,237 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,400
31% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$972
16% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.8%
Housing Units1,237

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Helen

Mount Helen has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 39.9
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.9° 39.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 28.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.4° 42.4
May 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 50.4
Jun 7.4°C / 45°F 3.6° / 11.2° 60.2
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.6° 61.9
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.8° 66.5
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.1° 70.4
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.4° 55.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.4° / 23.2° 44.1
Mount Helen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density756/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6246°N, 143.8789°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 85 km
Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 129 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 63 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 135 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 100 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 107 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 141 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 76 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 123 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 93 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 86 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 149 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 131 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
February 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
July 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Mount Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Mount Helen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Damascus College - - - -
Magpie Primary School - - - -
Emmaus Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Mount Helen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballaarat Observatory
Ballarat Aviation Museum
Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
Ballarat Gold Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Friends of the Anson Air Museum
Golden City Steamer Museum
Haddon Tramway Preservation Association
Sovereign Hill

Libraries in Mount Helen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Highlands Regional Library Corp. Ballarat branch0.0
Creswick Library0.0
L Building: E J Barker Library0.0
Mechanics' Institute & Free Library0.0
Sebastopol Library0.0
Temporary Library (Room 123) till Feb 20250.0

Farmers Markets in Mount Helen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creswick Farmers' Market

Cafes in Mount Helen

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liv It Up Cafe
Pompeii Woodfired Cafe

Breweries in Mount Helen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Athletic Club Brewery
Bankhouse Brewery
Red Duck

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Helen

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Airports Near Mount Helen

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Amphitheatre Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Beaufort-Small Airport
Beaufort Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derrinallum (Poligolet Station) airstrip-Small Airport
Derrinallum Airport-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
Kurweeton Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lismore Airport-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
Moonambel Airfield-Small Airport
Mount Elephant Airport-Small Airport
Raglan Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Trawalla Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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 Mount Helen

What is the population of Mount Helen?

Mount Helen has a population of 3,092 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 756 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Helen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,310, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $194,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Helen?

Mount Helen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mount Helen?

Mount Helen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $525. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Helen?

The median home value in Mount Helen is $194,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $972. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

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