Claremont Meadows vs St Marys
The verdict
St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.23M in Claremont Meadows. Claremont Meadows rates higher for education (48 vs 43). St Marys rates higher for transport (89 vs 72). St Marys has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 118 min). On the separate residential safety score, Claremont Meadows rates higher (100 vs 15/100 in St Marys).
Scores
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 77 |
| Transport | 72 | 89 |
| Education | 48 | 43 |
| Liveability | 89 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,177 | 13,256 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,297 | $1,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.1% | 28.3% |
| Born in Australia | 70.7% | 56.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Claremont Meadows Moderate Growth · St Marys Moderate Growth
Property
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $879K | $688K |
| House price YoY | 12.8% | 41.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 355 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 328 | 1,101 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,013 | 14,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,012 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Claremont Meadows · St Marys
Transport
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 118 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 400 m |
Liveability
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 24 |
| Parks | 15 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 42.6 km | 41.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.4 km | 42.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Claremont Meadows | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,177 | 13,256 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,891 | 14,229 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,205 | 16,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.28% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Claremont Meadows or St Marys?
Claremont Meadows has the higher residential safety score (Claremont Meadows 100/100 vs St Marys 15/100).
Which is more affordable, Claremont Meadows or St Marys?
St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Claremont Meadows or St Marys?
Claremont Meadows has a higher average school ICSEA (Claremont Meadows 1012 vs St Marys 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Claremont Meadows or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher transport score (Claremont Meadows 72/100 vs St Marys 89/100).
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