Pasadena vs St Marys
The verdict
Pasadena is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.05M in St Marys. Pasadena has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 38 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Marys rates higher (100 vs 76/100 in Pasadena).
Scores
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 75 |
| Transport | 78 | 79 |
| Education | 78 | 78 |
| Liveability | 66 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,073 | 3,010 |
| Median age | 49 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,381 | $1,490 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 62.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Pasadena Stable · St Marys Stable
Property
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 41.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $697 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 228 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,923 | 7,874 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pasadena · St Marys
Transport
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Pasadena | St Marys | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,073 | 3,010 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,277 | 3,210 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,266 | 3,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pasadena or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher residential safety score (Pasadena 76/100 vs St Marys 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Pasadena or St Marys?
Pasadena is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Pasadena or St Marys?
St Marys has a higher average school ICSEA (Pasadena 1017 vs St Marys 1061; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pasadena or St Marys?
St Marys has the higher transport score (Pasadena 78/100 vs St Marys 79/100).
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