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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
$1.01M
Median house (2025)
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 $1.01M 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

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%
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

$1.01M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)3.1%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

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: 603 (all categories, latest year)14,625 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 2025

Schools

12

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

  • Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 875
  • St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 871
  • St Marys Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · IndependentICSEA 804

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 820
  • St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1050
  • Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 937
  • Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
  • St Marys Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 942
  • Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 866
  • Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 952
  • Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1017
  • Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 880
  • Ropes Crossing Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
  • Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 881
  • Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 865

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

86
40Bus
CBD commute (est.)136 min (bus)
Peak train frequency40.5/hr
Nearest train stationSt Marys (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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
70 in suburbGPs
90 in suburbPharmacies
90 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
18421 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
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

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

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 14,625 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North St Marys?

In North St Marys, the median house price is $1.01M. 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 136 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North St Marys?

North St Marys has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 850 (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.