Taking its name from the Helena River that flows through the town, Helena Valley has a great rural atmosphere. Located just 30 minutes from the centre of Perth, Helena Valley was first settled by the Smith family of Clayton Farm about 1850.

The Railway Reserve Heritage Trail which follows the route of the old eastern railway line runs close to the village, providing excellent bushwalks and bird watching. The Stathams Quarry area is also close by, as is the Darling Range National Park There is a new shopping centre on Torquata Boulevard as well as the smaller Scott Street shops.