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Mount Helen
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Mount Helen is a tranquil suburb just south of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, known for its blend of leafy residential streets, academic activity, and access to natural reserves. Its small population and proximity to Federation University create a close-knit, relaxed community atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
3,011
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.62°, 143.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,120
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
93
English
98
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
565 mm
Internet Speed
171 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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