North Turramurra vs St Ives
The verdict
North Turramurra is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $3.51M in St Ives. St Ives rates higher for liveability (88 vs 69). St Ives has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 75 min).
Scores
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 79 |
| Transport | 49 | 57 |
| Education | 91 | 95 |
| Liveability | 69 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,194 | 18,384 |
| Median age | 56 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,064 | $2,888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.2% | 68.3% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 50.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: North Turramurra Stable · St Ives Stable
Property
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.10M | $3.51M |
| Median unit price | $1.88M | $1.15M |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | -5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 71 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 27 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 95 | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,025 | 1,561 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,124 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Turramurra · St Ives
Transport
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 26 |
| Parks | 10 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 153 | 591 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 11.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 16.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| North Turramurra | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,194 | 18,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,249 | 19,356 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,359 | 19,259 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Turramurra or St Ives?
North Turramurra and St Ives have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, North Turramurra or St Ives?
North Turramurra is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $3.51M.
Which has better schools, North Turramurra or St Ives?
North Turramurra has a higher average school ICSEA (North Turramurra 1129 vs St Ives 1124; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Turramurra or St Ives?
St Ives has the higher transport score (North Turramurra 49/100 vs St Ives 57/100).
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