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Greensborough vs St Helena

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Greensborough scores higher on 4 of 9 measures.

GreensboroughSt Helena
Active8276
Safety6291
Wealth5576
Parks8496
Cafés4839
Transit4137
Green space7684
Active & healthy5557
Schools nearby (OSM)5326
Median rent$404/wk $163/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$996,900$1,320,000
House sales this quarter7810
Population21,0702,890
Full profile Greensborough 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 Greensborough 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, Greensborough or St Helena?

Greensborough has the lower median house price of the two ($996,900 vs $1,320,000).

Should I live in Greensborough or St Helena?

Greensborough scores higher on 4 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Greensborough or St Helena.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →