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Mount Helen

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

3,011
Population (2021)
$42,016
Median Income
11.92 km²
Area
$345/wk
Median Rent
RegionalUniversity TownAffordableFamily-FriendlySemi-Rural

About Mount Helen

Mount Helen is a semi-rural suburb located approximately 10 kilometres south of the Ballarat CBD in regional Victoria. Home to around 3,000 residents with a median age of 36, the suburb is best known as the location of Federation University Australia's main campus. Situated at an elevation of 500 metres, the area features a mix of residential properties set among bushland and open farmland.

The suburb offers a quiet, spacious lifestyle popular with university staff, students, and families who appreciate the affordable housing and generous block sizes compared to central Ballarat. Local amenities include the university's public facilities, nearby Buninyong village for shopping, and access to walking trails through the surrounding bushland. Mount Helen is well-suited for those seeking a peaceful regional lifestyle within easy reach of Ballarat's services.

Mount Helen falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eureka (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Eureka (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.63°, 143.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
11.92 km²
Elevation
500m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • 20, 21 — Ballarat CBD / Federation University 20-25 min

Commute to Ballarat CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
N/A (bus to Ballarat station)
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Melbourne CBD is 115 km east; V/Line train from Ballarat station takes ~1 hr 20 min

Walkability Car-Dependent

Mount Helen is a semi-rural suburb with limited footpaths and services spread out. A car is essential for daily living.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,975
Census 2021
3,011
▲ 1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,536
Income 2021
$42,016
▲ 42.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,537
Born Overseas 331

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 96
  • 2. New Zealand 28
  • 3. India 24
  • 4. China 17
  • 5. South Africa 17
  • 6. Netherlands 13
  • 7. United States 12
  • 8. Italy 11
  • 9. Scotland 10
  • 10. Philippines 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,306
Australian 1,250
Irish 448
Scottish 395
German 124
Dutch 89
Italian 83
Chinese 63
Australian Aboriginal 34
Croatian 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,093
Both parents born in Australia
428
Both parents born overseas
338
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
54.0%
Christianity
36.4%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Buddhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
170 (5.6%)
5-14 years
445 (14.8%)
15-19 years
262 (8.7%)
20-24 years
253 (8.4%)
25-34 years
306 (10.2%)
35-44 years
378 (12.6%)
45-54 years
384 (12.8%)
55-64 years
379 (12.6%)
65-74 years
290 (9.6%)
75-84 years
112 (3.7%)
85+ years
18 (0.6%)

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