St Peters vs Sydenham
The verdict
Sydenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $1.81M in St Peters. St Peters has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 20 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Peters rates higher (81 vs 50/100 in Sydenham).
Scores
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 89 | 85 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,629 | 1,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,924 | $2,245 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.5% | 58.9% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: St Peters Moderate Growth · Sydenham Moderate Growth
Property
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $1.69M |
| Median unit price | $828K | $655K |
| House price YoY | 17.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $927 | $927 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 28 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 545 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 303 | 818 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,109 | 27,546 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: St Peters · Sydenham
Transport
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 900 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| St Peters | Sydenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,629 | 1,100 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,906 | 1,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,283 | 1,298 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Peters or Sydenham?
St Peters has the higher residential safety score (St Peters 81/100 vs Sydenham 50/100).
Which is more affordable, St Peters or Sydenham?
Sydenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $1.81M.
Which has better public transport, St Peters or Sydenham?
Sydenham has the higher transport score (St Peters 95/100 vs Sydenham 97/100).
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