11 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2037/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
85%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Helena Valley
Full-time 31.7%Part-time 18.1%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 48.4%
Dwelling Types
Helena Valley
House 94.2%Semi-detached 5.4%
Commute Mode
Helena Valley
Car 87.2%Transit 2.5%Walk 1.1%WFH 8.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.2%
England
9.5%
New Zealand
2.3%
India
1.3%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
93.5%
Italian
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Cantonese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Helena Valley
Is Helena Valley safe?
Helena Valley has a safety score of 88/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bushmead (80/100), Koongamia (14/100), Boya (99/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Helena Valley?
Median weekly rent in Helena Valley is $865/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bushmead ($890/wk), Koongamia ($650/wk), Boya ($925/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Helena Valley?
Helena Valley has a school rating of 67/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Helena Valley Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Helena Valley from Perth CBD?
Helena Valley is 34 minutes by car, or 75 minutes by public transport, or 49 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Helena Valley affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Helena Valley is $1.2M, up 12.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $740K. For renters, median weekly rent is $865/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bushmead ($1.1M), Koongamia ($642K), Boya ($960K). (Data as of July 2026)
Helena Valley is a quiet foothills suburb on Perth's eastern fringe, offering bushland living with access to the Bibb Track and open skies, but with real trade-offs. Bushfire risk looms large, seasonal smoke is a persistent complaint, and the area is entirely car dependent. Families appreciate the space and Helena Valley College, while long-term residents love the lifestyle despite the challenges.
At $1.19M and rent of $865/week, the local housing market is 16% above the Perth metro median. Helena Valley sits a 34-minute drive from the CBD (75 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 88/100, 36 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 67/100, well above average. The suburb's median age of 42 and household income of $2,037/week sit near the broader average.
“In Helena Valley and the smoke is really bad. Thinking of going for a drive to try and get out of it. Which suburbs north or south of the city are clear of the haze?”— 22 upvotes in community discussion