Oxley Park vs St Marys
The verdict
Oxley Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.07M in St Marys. Oxley Park rates higher for education (48 vs 43). St Marys rates higher for transport (89 vs 76). Oxley Park is closer to the coast (39.4 km vs 41.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oxley Park rates higher (44 vs 15/100 in St Marys).
Scores
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Transport | 76 | 89 |
| Education | 48 | 43 |
| Liveability | 91 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,197 | 13,256 |
| Median age | 31 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,612 | $1,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 28.3% |
| Born in Australia | 55.4% | 56.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Oxley Park Stable · St Marys Moderate Growth
Property
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $783K | $691K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 460 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 355 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 667 | 1,101 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,504 | 25,588 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oxley Park · St Marys
Transport
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 131 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 400 m |
Liveability
| Oxley Park | 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 | 0 | 24 |
| Parks | 4 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.4 km | 41.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.7 km | 42.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Oxley Park | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,197 | 13,256 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,462 | 14,229 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,491 | 16,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oxley Park or St Marys?
Oxley Park has the higher residential safety score (Oxley Park 44/100 vs St Marys 15/100).
Which is more affordable, Oxley Park or St Marys?
Oxley Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, Oxley Park or St Marys?
St Marys has a higher average school ICSEA (Oxley Park 961 vs St Marys 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oxley Park or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher transport score (Oxley Park 76/100 vs St Marys 89/100).
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