Mount Pritchard vs St Johns Park
The verdict
Mount Pritchard is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.41M in St Johns Park. Mount Pritchard rates higher for liveability (94 vs 86). St Johns Park rates higher for education (52 vs 44). Mount Pritchard is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 25.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Johns Park rates higher (92 vs 67/100 in Mount Pritchard).
Scores
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 67 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 44 | 52 |
| Liveability | 94 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,426 | 6,302 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,396 | $1,567 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.4% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 48.4% | 39.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Growth: Mount Pritchard Stable · St Johns Park Stable
Property
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $810K | $880K |
| House price YoY | 7.7% | 56.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 384 | 317 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,297 | 1,698 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Pritchard · St Johns Park
Transport
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 25.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.2 km | 28.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Pritchard | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,426 | 6,302 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,535 | 6,313 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,808 | 6,401 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Pritchard or St Johns Park?
St Johns Park has the higher residential safety score (Mount Pritchard 67/100 vs St Johns Park 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Pritchard or St Johns Park?
Mount Pritchard is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Mount Pritchard or St Johns Park?
St Johns Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Pritchard 950 vs St Johns Park 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Pritchard or St Johns Park?
Mount Pritchard and St Johns Park have similar transport scores.
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