St Helens, TAS: suburb profile

The population of St Helens TAS is 2,206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Helens is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in St Helens is $230 per week ($997 per month). St Helens has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. St Helens has a population density of 9.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in St Helens is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens is $1,083.

Population
2,206
Census 2021
Median income
$494/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
57years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

St Helens vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in St Helens is $494 a week, 29% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 310th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $60 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 27.9% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 57, 13 years older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSt HelensTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$494/wk$698/wk −29%$766/wk
Household income$824/wk$1,408/wk −41%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$290/wk −21%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,301/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age5744 +13 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.9%21.5% +6.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in St Helens, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

St Helens Population

2,206 residents at the 2021 Census.

St Helens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$494/wk
$25,688 per year
Ranked 8,249 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
57years
19 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

St Helens Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $824/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 27.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in St Helens against your income

About $3,571 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $594/wk
Rent share 27.9%

St Helens Map

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St Helens, Tasmania: 41.3133°S, 148.2008°E

St Helens

People in St Helens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,077) Female 51.0% (1,122)

Population Density

9.9
people per km²
2,206 people · 223.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,169
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
Nepal
0.8%
United States of America
0.7%
Philippines
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%
Thailand
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
0.7%
German
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Bengali
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Gujarati
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.0%
Australian
39.3%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
9.8%
German
3.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
Dutch
1.7%
Italian
1.1%
French
0.9%
Chinese
0.6%
Filipino
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.3%
Anglican
19.9%
Catholic
11.3%
Not stated
10.4%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.6%
Buddhism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.5% 858
Separated
3.7% 71
Divorced
16.3% 315
Widowed
8.9% 172
Never married
26.6% 513

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
46.7%
Couple: children under 15
28.1%
Couple: no children under 15
8.9%
One parent: children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.9%
2 persons
41.6%
3 persons
10.3%
4 persons
5.9%
5 persons
2.8%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in St Helens

Housing Tenure

Of the 979 occupied private dwellings in St Helens at the 2021 Census, 25.1% were rented, 49.6% owned outright and 22.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
49.6% 486 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.1% 216 dwellings
Rented
25.1% 246 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.5%
2 bedrooms
28.7%
3 bedrooms
50.5%
4 bedrooms
11.4%
5 bedrooms
1.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.1%
$300-$449/mo
6.2%
$450-$599/mo
5.3%
$600-$799/mo
7.7%
$800-$999/mo
12.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.5%
1 vehicle
41.0%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in St Helens

Employment

Employed full-time
18.4% 314 people
Employed part-time
20.4% 347 people
Unemployed
3.5% 60 people
Not in labour force
57.7% 982 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Professionals
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.5%
Managers
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Labourers
10.3%
Sales Workers
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.9%
$4,000+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
9.0%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.7%
Did not go to work
15.6%
Walked only
8.7%
Car (passenger)
7.0%
Truck
2.8%
Other
2.0%
Bicycle
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.7%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.4%
Engineering
16.5%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Health
12.9%
Architecture & Building
12.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.6%
Education
9.2%
Agriculture & Environment
4.9%
Information Technology
2.0%
Creative Arts
1.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
46.8%
Secondary: Government
35.9%
Vocational Education
9.3%
Pre-school
6.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.1%
Has need for assistance
11.7%
Need for assistance not stated
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
262
Arthritis
172
Heart disease
95
Diabetes
90
Lung condition
87
Asthma
76
Cancer
60
Kidney disease
47
Stroke
38
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 315
Did not provide
82.1% 1,441

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.4% 394
Not a volunteer
77.6% 1,364

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.1% 109
Never served
93.9% 1,664

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
27.7%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
51
1981: 1990
33
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
33
2011: 2015
28
2016
12
2017
3
2019
7
2020
3
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
41.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,693
Moved: same area (SA2)
124
Moved from TAS
96
Moved from VIC
28
Moved from NSW
24
Moved from QLD
20
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from SA
10
Moved from WA
5
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.9%
5: 14 hours
25.6%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.2%
Step family: no other children
10.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Helens

What is the population of St Helens TAS?

The population of St Helens TAS is 2,206 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 9.9 people per km². St Helens is ranked #2,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in St Helens?

The median personal income in St Helens TAS is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year. The median household income is $824 per week. Family income is $1,169 per week. St Helens is ranked #8,249 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in St Helens?

Median rent in St Helens TAS is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. St Helens ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in St Helens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Helens TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Helens?

The median age in St Helens TAS is 57 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Helens a good suburb to live in?

St Helens is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 2,206. The median income is $494/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60632. All dollar figures in AUD.