Colyton vs North St Marys
The verdict
North St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.02M in Colyton. North St Marys rates higher for transport (86 vs 64). Colyton is closer to the coast (38.6 km vs 41.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Colyton rates higher (64 vs 5/100 in North St Marys).
Scores
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 73 |
| Transport | 64 | 86 |
| Education | 38 | 35 |
| Liveability | 92 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,770 | 4,123 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,539 | $1,255 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 64.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Colyton Stable · North St Marys Moderate Growth
Property
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $809K | $163K |
| House price YoY | 24.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 728 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 461 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 559 | 1,407 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,200 | 14,625 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 850 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colyton · North St Marys
Transport
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 136 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Colyton | North 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 21 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.6 km | 41.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 41.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Colyton | North St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,770 | 4,123 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,325 | 4,426 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,384 | 5,207 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colyton or North St Marys?
Colyton has the higher residential safety score (Colyton 64/100 vs North St Marys 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Colyton or North St Marys?
North St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.02M.
Which has better schools, Colyton or North St Marys?
Colyton has a higher average school ICSEA (Colyton 915 vs North St Marys 850; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colyton or North St Marys?
North St Marys has the higher transport score (Colyton 64/100 vs North St Marys 86/100).
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