St Peters vs Stepney
The verdict
Stepney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $2.42M in St Peters. Stepney has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Stepney rates higher (64 vs 55/100 in St Peters).
Scores
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 84 |
| Transport | 77 | 80 |
| Education | 85 | 85 |
| Liveability | 85 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,231 | 942 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,266 | $1,889 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.8% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 70.0% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: St Peters Stable · Stepney Stable
Property
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.42M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $887 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,695 | 8,280 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: St Peters · Stepney
Transport
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.9 km | 12.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.3 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| St Peters | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,231 | 942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,431 | 1,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,383 | 986 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.51% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Peters or Stepney?
Stepney has the higher residential safety score (St Peters 55/100 vs Stepney 64/100).
Which is more affordable, St Peters or Stepney?
Stepney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $2.42M.
Which has better public transport, St Peters or Stepney?
Stepney has the higher transport score (St Peters 77/100 vs Stepney 80/100).
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