North Wahroonga vs St Ives Chase
The verdict
North Wahroonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $2.93M in St Ives Chase. North Wahroonga rates higher for liveability (92 vs 81). St Ives Chase is closer to the coast (10.8 km vs 13.3 km).
Scores
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 75 |
| Transport | 55 | 53 |
| Education | 95 | 95 |
| Liveability | 92 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,100 | 3,283 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,189 | $3,306 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.8% | 70.3% |
| Born in Australia | 58.0% | 51.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Growth: North Wahroonga Stable · St Ives Chase Stable
Property
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.49M | $2.93M |
| Median unit price | $1.67M | $1.94M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -13.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 74 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 143 | 122 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 810 | 792 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Wahroonga · St Ives Chase
Transport
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 42 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.3 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.7 km | 19.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| North Wahroonga | St Ives Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,100 | 3,283 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,098 | 3,457 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,208 | 3,439 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.02% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?
North Wahroonga and St Ives Chase have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?
North Wahroonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $2.93M.
Which has better public transport, North Wahroonga or St Ives Chase?
North Wahroonga has the higher transport score (North Wahroonga 55/100 vs St Ives Chase 53/100).
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