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Diamond Creek vs St Helena

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.9 km apart, on the same open data. Diamond Creek scores higher on 2 of 9 measures.

Diamond CreekSt Helena
Active9076
Safety9091
Wealth9176
Parks6096
Cafés3239
Transit637
Green space4784
Active & healthy5257
Schools nearby (OSM)1226
Median rent$430/wk $163/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,060,000$1,320,000
House sales this quarter4110
Population12,5032,890
Full profile Diamond Creek in full St Helena in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Diamond Creek safer than St Helena?

St Helena scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Diamond Creek or St Helena?

Diamond Creek has the lower median house price of the two ($1,060,000 vs $1,320,000).

Should I live in Diamond Creek or St Helena?

Diamond Creek scores higher on 2 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Diamond Creek or St Helena.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →