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Mount Helena, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Mount Helena is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 3,070. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,070 Population 277/sq mi density
925 ft Elevation 282 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$27,851 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,851 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Mount Helena

Mount Helena is a suburb on the outskirts of Perth, in Western Australia, 35 km from the city, in the Shire of Mundaring. Its population in 2016 was 3,185 people.

People

Population3,070
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density277/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,851
Per Capita$27,851
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership89.3%
Housing Units1,228

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population3,070
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates-31.8761°, 116.2103°
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$27,851
Median Age41.0 years

About Mount Helena

Mount Helena is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 3,070. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 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.

Mount Helena has a population of 3,070 with a density of 277 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,070
Total Population
277
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
11.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Helena vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Helena is $27,851, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,851 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $536, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 292 business establishments.

Income: Mount Helena vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,851
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,851
Avg Weekly Wage$536

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)292

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Helena is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 89.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,228 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.3%
Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units1,228

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Helena

Mount Helena 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
Mount Helena 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 925 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

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates-31.8761°N, 116.2103°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 78 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 103 km
Jun 12, 2005 102 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.3 147 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 85 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 110 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 93 km
May 3, 2008 84 km NE of Northam, Australia M3.7 135 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 83 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 91 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 112 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 107 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 103 km
Mar 25, 2005 74 km NE of Northam, Australia M2.9 124 km
Sep 4, 2004 Western Australia M2.8 133 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 85 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 36 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 99 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 134 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 94 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 94 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 1 277 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 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest

Mount Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Mount Helena

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Helena Primary School
Eastern Hills Senior High School
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Radio Stations near Mount Helena

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 Mount Helena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kalamunda History Village
Midland Workshops Museum
Mundaring No.1 Pump Station Goldfields Water Supply Scheme
Museum of Natural History
Pernechele's Ford Family Museum
Stirk Cottage
Wilkinson Homestead Museum

Libraries in Mount Helena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bullsbrook Public Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Midland Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
School library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mount Helena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gosnells Railway Markets
Kalamunda Artisan Market

Breweries in Mount Helena

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

Airports Near Mount Helena

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Beermullah AirstripSmall Airport
Beverley AirportSmall Airport
Bindoon Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AirportSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Goomalling AirportSmall Airport
Greenside AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF GinginSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
White Gum Air ParkSmall Airport
York AirportSmall Airport

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 Mount Helena

What is the population of Mount Helena?

Mount Helena has a population of 3,070 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Mount Helena expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,851, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Helena?

Mount Helena 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 Mount Helena?

Mount Helena has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $536. There are 292 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Helena?

The median home value in Mount Helena is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 89.3%.

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