St Marys vs Werrington
The verdict
Werrington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.07M in St Marys. Werrington rates higher for education (50 vs 43). St Marys is closer to the coast (41.8 km vs 43.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Werrington rates higher (24 vs 15/100 in St Marys).
Scores
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 78 |
| Transport | 89 | 88 |
| Education | 43 | 50 |
| Liveability | 93 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,256 | 5,328 |
| Median age | 34 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,437 | $1,605 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 56.9% | 59.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: St Marys Moderate Growth · Werrington Moderate Growth
Property
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $691K | $724K |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 460 | 300 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 355 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,101 | 1,164 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 25,588 | 12,519 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Marys · Werrington
Transport
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 1 |
| Parks | 27 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.8 km | 43.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.1 km | 43.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| St Marys | Werrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,256 | 5,328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,229 | 6,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,740 | 6,386 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 3.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Marys or Werrington?
Werrington has the higher residential safety score (St Marys 15/100 vs Werrington 24/100).
Which is more affordable, St Marys or Werrington?
Werrington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, St Marys or Werrington?
St Marys has a higher average school ICSEA (St Marys 991 vs Werrington 948; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St Marys or Werrington?
St Marys has the higher transport score (St Marys 89/100 vs Werrington 88/100).
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