North St Marys vs Oxley Park
The verdict
North St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.20M in Oxley Park. North St Marys rates higher for transport (86 vs 76). Oxley Park rates higher for education (48 vs 35). Oxley Park is closer to the coast (39.4 km vs 41.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oxley Park rates higher (43 vs 5/100 in North St Marys).
Scores
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 73 |
| Transport | 86 | 76 |
| Education | 35 | 48 |
| Liveability | 93 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,123 | 4,197 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,255 | $1,612 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 55.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: North St Marys Moderate Growth · Oxley Park Stable
Property
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $973K | $808K |
| House price YoY | 17.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 71 |
Median price history
Safety
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 728 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 461 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,407 | 667 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,788 | 4,670 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 858 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: North St Marys · Oxley Park
Transport
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 113 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.2 km | 39.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.2 km | 39.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| North St Marys | Oxley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,123 | 4,197 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,426 | 4,462 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,207 | 4,491 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North St Marys or Oxley Park?
Oxley Park has the higher residential safety score (North St Marys 5/100 vs Oxley Park 43/100).
Which is more affordable, North St Marys or Oxley Park?
North St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, North St Marys or Oxley Park?
Oxley Park has a higher average school ICSEA (North St Marys 858 vs Oxley Park 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North St Marys or Oxley Park?
North St Marys has the higher transport score (North St Marys 86/100 vs Oxley Park 76/100).
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