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St Helens, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

St Helens is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 2,045. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
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2,045 Population 173/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$16,697 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$16,697 median income, 6.9% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About St Helens

St Helens

St Helens is the largest town on the north-east coast of Tasmania, Australia, on Georges Bay. It is known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania and is also renowned for its oysters. It is located on the Tasman Highway, about 160 km east of Tasmania's second largest city, Launceston. In the early 2000s, the town was one of the fastest growing areas of Tasmania, and reached a population of 2049 at the 2006 census. By the time of the 2021 census, it had a population of 2,206.

People

Population2,045
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density173/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,697
Per Capita$16,697
Unemployment6.9%

Housing

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Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership74.1%
Housing Units818

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,045
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-41.3203°, 148.2389°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,697
Median Age57.0 years

About St Helens

St Helens is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 2,045. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

St Helens has a population of 2,045 with a density of 173 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,045
Total Population
173
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above Australia avg
11.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

St Helens vs Australia Average

The median household income in St Helens is $16,697, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,697 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $321, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: St Helens vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,697
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,697
Avg Weekly Wage$321

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in St Helens is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 818 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.1%
Owner-Occupied74.1%
Renter-Occupied25.9%
Housing Units818

Property Tax

Climate in St Helens

St Helens has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 659 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.2° 54.2
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22° 59.9
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.1° 67.5
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 9.7° / 18.5° 33.0
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.3° / 16.2° 49.3
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.1° 65.1
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.6° 41.8
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14.2° 45.3
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.2° 54.2
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.1° / 17.6° 56.6
Nov 15°C / 59°F 10.3° / 19.7° 73.8
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.2° 58.5
St Helens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates-41.3203°N, 148.2389°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 22, 2002.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 124 km
Jul 22, 2002 47 km NE of Scottsdale, Australia M3.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
July 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest

St Helens has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in St Helens

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Helens District High School
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Museums in St Helens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
St Helens History Room

Hotels in St Helens

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayside hotel
NRMA St Helens Waterfront Holiday Park
Panorama St Helens
Panorama St Helens Hotel
Tidal Waters

Restaurants in St Helens

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azuki Eating House
Bayside Hotel
Big Chinese takeaway
Furneaux Restaurant & Comptoir
Skippers
The Wharf Bar & Kitchen

Cafes in St Helens

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breakers Cafe And Take Away
Coffee Central
Something Fabulous Cafe Wine Bar
The Bays Kitchen
The Grapevine Eatery
The Lifebuoy Cafe

Clinics in St Helens

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ochre Medical Centre St Helens

Dentists in St Helens

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Helens Dental

Gas Stations in St Helens

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP St Helens
Tas Petroleum St Helens
United St Helens

Banks in St Helens

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank

Shopping Malls in St Helens

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Helens Central

Golf Courses in St Helens

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint Helens Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near St Helens

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Lomond 0.0 $0

Airports Near St Helens

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avoca AirportSmall Airport
Boobyalla AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbell Town AirportSmall Airport
Eagles Nest (Scottsdale)Small Airport
Friendly Beaches AirportSmall Airport
Musselroe Bay Private AirstripSmall Airport
St Helens AirportHLSSmall Airport
Swan Island AirportSmall Airport
Tomahawk AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in St Helens

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hub 4 Health - community health hub

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 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 St Helens

What is the population of St Helens?

St Helens has a population of 2,045 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 11.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is St Helens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,697, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in St Helens?

St Helens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in St Helens?

The unemployment rate in St Helens is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $321. There are 194 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in St Helens?

The median home value in St Helens is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.

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