St Helena, Victoria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St HelenaMelbourne, Victoria |
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Roundabout on Aqueduct Road, St Helena
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 St Helena
Location in Melbourne
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| Population | 2,890 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,610/km2 (4,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3088 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 21 km (13 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Banyule | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Eltham | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Jagajaga | ||||||||||||||
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St Helena (pronounced hə-LEE-nə) is a suburb located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is about 21 kilometers north-east of Melbourne's main city area. This suburb is part of the City of Banyule local government area. In 2021, about 2,890 people lived in St Helena.
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History of St Helena
St Helena was first settled by a man named Anthony Beale. He used to live on an island called Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean. There, he worked for a company called the British East India Company.
How St Helena Got Its Name
In the 1830s, Anthony Beale moved to Australia. In 1841, he started a large farm near the Plenty River. This farm included the land where St Helena is today. The cottage where the Beale family lived was named St Helena. This is how the whole area got its name.
The Rose Chapel and St Katherine's Church
After his wife, Katherine Rose, passed away, Anthony Beale built a special chapel in their garden. He named it the Rose Chapel to remember her. Anthony and Katherine Beale, along with some of their children, are buried in the graveyard next to the chapel.
The chapel and some land were later given to the Church of England. In 1842, it became known as St Katherine's Church. A bushfire sadly burned the chapel in 1957. However, drawings of the building had just been made. Because of these drawings, the chapel was rebuilt. It is still used as a church today.
Modern Development in St Helena
Most of the houses and buildings you see in St Helena today were built starting in the mid-1980s.
Places to Visit in St Helena
St Helena has several useful places for its residents.
Shopping and Services
The main shopping area is called St Helena Marketplace. Here, you can find a Woolworths supermarket. There are also smaller shops like Bakers Delight, a pharmacy, and places to grab fast food. You can also find Myhealth St Helena in the same area.
Schools in St Helena
Families in St Helena have a few school choices. These include St Helena Secondary College for older students. For younger kids, there's Glen Katherine Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School. There is also Plenty Valley International Montessori School.
Health and Libraries
St Helena has a few medical clinics if you need to see a doctor. There is also a clinic for pets. For books and learning, the Yarra Plenty Regional Library provides services. The closest library branch is the Diamond Valley Library in Greensborough.
Sports and Recreation
St Helena has some options for sports and outdoor activities.
Basketball in St Helena
The St Helena Saints Basketball Club represents the suburb in basketball. They play in the Diamond Valley Basketball Association. The club trains at the St Helena Secondary basketball stadium.
Football in St Helena
While St Helena doesn't have its own football team, the Anthony Beale Reserve is located here. This reserve is the home ground for the Greensborough Junior Football Club.
