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Plenty vs St Helena

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.1 km apart, on the same open data. Plenty scores higher on 1 of 9 measures.

PlentySt Helena
Active5876
Safety7691
Wealth10076
Parks4296
Cafés2839
Transit237
Green space5484
Active & healthy5457
Schools nearby (OSM)426
Median rent$392/wk $163/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,630,000$1,320,000
House sales this quarter510
Population2,5752,890
Full profile Plenty 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 Plenty 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, Plenty or St Helena?

St Helena has the lower median house price of the two ($1,320,000 vs $1,630,000).

Should I live in Plenty or St Helena?

Plenty scores higher on 1 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Plenty or St Helena.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →