Mount Helena, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,070 Population 277/sq mi density

925 ft Elevation 282 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

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

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

Mount Helena, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,851

63% below

$27,851 per capita

Home Value

$214,000

24% below

Median Rent

$1,070/mo

8% below

Unemployment

4.5%

25% above

Avg Temperature

64°F

343 sunny days/yr

Is Mount Helena a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Helena residents earn a median household income of $27,851 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,851. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 292 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Helena is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,070/month.

Climate & Weather

Mount Helena has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,070

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density277/mi²

Foreign Born20.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,851

Per Capita$27,851

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$536

Housing

Home Value$214,000

Rent$1,070

Ownership89.3%

Housing Units1,228

Climate

Avg Temp64°F

Sunny Days343/yr

Rain22.0 in/yr

Elevation925 ft

Did You Know?

20.6% of residents are foreign-born.