Melrose Park vs St Marys
The verdict
St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.10M in Melrose Park. Melrose Park rates higher for liveability (76 vs 67). Melrose Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 38 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Marys rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Melrose Park).
Scores
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 75 |
| Transport | 81 | 79 |
| Education | 75 | 78 |
| Liveability | 76 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,319 | 3,010 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,583 | $1,490 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 50.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.9% | 62.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Melrose Park Stable · St Marys Stable
Property
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $697 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 129 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 216 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,511 | 7,874 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melrose Park · St Marys
Transport
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.6 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Melrose Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,319 | 3,010 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,351 | 3,210 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,382 | 3,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melrose Park or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher residential safety score (Melrose Park 78/100 vs St Marys 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Melrose Park or St Marys?
St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Melrose Park or St Marys?
Melrose Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Melrose Park 1093 vs St Marys 1061; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melrose Park or St Marys?
Melrose Park has the higher transport score (Melrose Park 81/100 vs St Marys 79/100).
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