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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2760 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Aged Care
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
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 GrowthSource: 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.