Mount Helena
WA 6082 • Greater Perth
About Mount Helena
Mount Helena is a semi-rural suburb nestled in the Perth Hills within the Shire of Mundaring, located approximately 38 kilometres east of the Perth CBD at an elevation of around 334 metres. Covering 29 square kilometres of bushland and residential land, the suburb is home to 3,373 residents with a median age of 41 years and a high median household income of $1,941 per week. The area attracts established families and professionals who value space, privacy, and the natural beauty of the Darling Range, and has a predominantly English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish heritage.
Mount Helena offers a distinctive lifestyle defined by its bushland setting, with properties typically set on larger blocks surrounded by native vegetation and close to walking and mountain biking trails in the Mundaring Weir area and John Forrest National Park. A small local village provides essential services including a tavern, convenience stores, and a primary school, while the Great Eastern Highway connects residents to the Perth metropolitan area within about 45 minutes. The suburb is entirely car-dependent but offers a peaceful, community-oriented alternative to suburban Perth, popular with families seeking acreage and the character of the hills.
Mount Helena falls under postcode 6082 and is governed by Mundaring Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalamunda electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transperth Route 302 (limited service) — Midland Bus/Train Interchange 30-40 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway is the main route; almost all residents are car-dependent
Very limited local services; a car is essential for virtually all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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6-8 Chidlow Street
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Keane East Street
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Lot 289A Keane Street East
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 313
- 2. New Zealand 106
- 3. Scotland 30
- 4. South Africa 30
- 5. Zimbabwe 16
- 6. Germany 15
- 7. Netherlands 14
- 8. India 13
- 9. Ireland 12
- 10. Philippines 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)