Mount Helen, VIC 3350 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Helen is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3350, home to 3,011 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ballarat local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 101 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,011
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,076 /week
- Median personal income
- $808 /week
- Median family income
- $2,340 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ballarat
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ballarat
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Ballarat
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Mount Clear College
- Emmaus Catholic Primary School
- Damascus College
- Mount Clear Primary School
- Ballarat Steiner School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Residence Dr/University Dr
- Ploughshare Dr/Vincent Dr
- Federation Uni Blainey Dr/University Dr
- Federation University/Chancellor Dr
- Ballarat Technology Park/University Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 15 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 85.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 87.1% of the 1,171 resolvable premises in Mount Helen. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 87.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 8,148 across postcode 3350 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4,380 property offences, 1,163 violent offences, 407 public order offences.
- Wider Ballarat LGA: 11,695 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mount Helen?
Mount Helen (VIC 3350) had 3,011 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Ballarat local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Helen?
The median advertised rent in Mount Helen is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Helen?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mount Helen covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Mount Clear College (1.8 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (1.8 km), Damascus College (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Helen?
Mount Helen is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (87.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mount Helen?
Across postcode 3350, 8,148 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4,380), violent (1,163), public order (407). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mount Helen?
In Mount Helen, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (85 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Mount Helen?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Helen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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