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
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.