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North St Marys

NSW 2760 · Penrith

4,123 (2021)4,426 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)

73
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,123
Population
$1.05M
Median house (2026)
5
Safety score
86
Transport score

North St Marys is a moderate growth suburb in Penrith, NSW 2760, about 41km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 41km inland. North St Marys has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

41.2 km
To Sydney CBD
41.2 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

4,123
Population
35
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825
Median household income (weekly)$1,255
vs NSW median-32.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,311/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ -0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2760 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher16.7%
Born in Australia64.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,288 / 12 / 23

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.06%), Philippines (2.6%), England (1.67%), Samoa (0.97%), Fiji (0.9%)

Top languages: Tagalog (1.75%), Arabic (1.53%), Samoan (1.53%), Mandarin (0.9%), Hindi (0.87%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.05M+17.8%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $560 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)42 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

5
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

30
Break & enter dwelling728/100k
18
Steal from dwelling437/100k
19
Motor vehicle theft461/100k
58
Domestic assault1,407/100k
4
Robbery97/100k
26
Non-domestic assault631/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 486 (all categories, latest year)11,788 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

14

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

132
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 972 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 873
  • Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 870
  • St Mary's Flexible SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 832

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 817
  • St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1052
  • Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 945
  • Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 953
  • St Marys Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 954
  • Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 864
  • Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 955
  • Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 873
  • Ropes Crossing Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1019
  • Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 870
  • Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 855
  • Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1032

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

86
40Bus
CBD commute (est.)113 min (bus)
Peak train frequency40.5/hr
Nearest train stationSt Marys (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate9.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.4%
Retail Trade
10.3%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
10.2%
Construction
10.1%
Manufacturing
8.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

120 in suburbSupermarkets
221 in suburbCafes/Rest.
379 in suburbParks
255 in suburbPlaygrounds
12Pools
141 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
141 in suburbGPs
151 in suburbPharmacies
90 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
18421 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (4.3 km)
Nearest vet1.8 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (15.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

86

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

14
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
184
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

71

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

37
Parks
4
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

61

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
5
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

20

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
130
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

14
Christian0 in suburb
5
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
Total within 3km20
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.79%
Projected population 20415,207
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about North St Marys

Is North St Marys safe?

North St Marys has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,788 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North St Marys?

In North St Marys, the median house price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is North St Marys from Sydney CBD?

North St Marys is about 41.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 113 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North St Marys?

North St Marys has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 858 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North St Marys?

North St Marys has a transport score of 86/100 and 40 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.