North St Marys vs St Marys
The verdict
North St Marys is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.20M in St Marys. St Marys rates higher for education (43 vs 35). St Marys has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 113 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Marys rates higher (15 vs 5/100 in North St Marys).
Scores
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Transport | 86 | 89 |
| Education | 35 | 43 |
| Liveability | 93 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,123 | 13,256 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,255 | $1,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 28.3% |
| Born in Australia | 64.8% | 56.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: North St Marys Moderate Growth · St Marys Moderate Growth
Property
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $973K | $688K |
| House price YoY | 17.8% | 41.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 728 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 461 | 355 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,407 | 1,101 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,788 | 14,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 858 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: North St Marys · St Marys
Transport
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 113 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 400 m |
Liveability
| North St Marys | 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 | 0 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 24 |
| Parks | 9 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.2 km | 41.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.2 km | 42.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| North St Marys | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,123 | 13,256 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,426 | 14,229 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,207 | 16,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North St Marys or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher residential safety score (North St Marys 5/100 vs St Marys 15/100).
Which is more affordable, North St Marys or St Marys?
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 St Marys?
St Marys has a higher average school ICSEA (North St Marys 858 vs St Marys 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North St Marys or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher transport score (North St Marys 86/100 vs St Marys 89/100).
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