Queensland location profile
St Helens QLD 4650
St Helens (4650) is a quiet rural-residential locality in the Fraser Coast Region, offering acreage living and a peaceful bush setting close to Maryborough. It appeals to families, tradies and retirees seeking space while remaining within easy reach of city conveniences.
Explore schools in St Helens
Compare local schools using the BestSchools list and interactive map.
Why families consider St Helens
Low-density lifestyle on acreage and small farms, with a mix of established families and semi-retired residents. Day-to-day services, schools and employment are accessed in nearby Maryborough and Hervey Bay, with a strong outdoors and country-living focus.
Amenities & services
- Station Square Shopping Centre (Maryborough)
- Maryborough Hospital and local medical clinics
- Maryborough CBD supermarkets, cafes and restaurants
- Hervey Bay Hospital and specialist services (regional)
- Maryborough Library, 127–129 Bazaar St, Maryborough
- Hervey Bay Library, Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba
Transport & connectivity
- Maryborough West railway station (Queensland Rail Tilt Train/long-distance services)
- Local bus services operated by Wide Bay Transit to/from Maryborough and Hervey Bay
- Bruce Highway (A1), Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57), Saltwater Creek Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ululah Lagoon and Anzac Park (walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas)
- Maryborough Aquatic Centre
- Maryborough Golf Club
- Eskdale Park Showgrounds and sporting fields
- Mary River waterfront and heritage precinct
- Queens Park, Maryborough
- Ululah Lagoon & Park
- Fay Smith Wetlands
- Anzac Park
- Local bushland and rural creek corridors
Education context
Limited within St Helens; multiple long day care and kindergarten options available in Maryborough and Tinana within a 10–15 minute drive.
- University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) – Fraser Coast campus, Hervey Bay
- CQUniversity – Bundaberg campus, Bundaberg
- University of the Sunshine Coast – Gympie campus, Gympie