St Ives
NSW 2075 · Ku-ring-gai
18,384 (2021) → 19,356 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
St Ives is a stable suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2075, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.35M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 12km inland. St Ives has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (10.3%), South Africa (7.13%), England (5.9%), Hong Kong (2.42%), India (1.97%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.03%), Cantonese (4.16%), Korean (2.34%), Persian ED (2.08%), Spanish (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1131 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Ives North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1170
- Masada CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1157
- St Ives Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1149
- Brigidine College St IvesSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1146
- St Ives Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1132
- St Ives High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
- Sir Eric Woodward Memorial SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1005
- Sydney Grammar School - St Ives Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, St IvesPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Turramurra North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1161
- Kambora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1122
- Gordon East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1160
- Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1170
- St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1124
- Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1148
- Northside Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1149
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1176
- Mimosa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1110
- Davidson High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1083
- John Colet SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1197
- Belrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1102
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about St Ives
Is St Ives safe?
St Ives has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,578 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in St Ives?
In St Ives, the median house price is $3.35M and the median unit price is $1.13M. Median weekly house rent is $1,425.
How far is St Ives from Sydney CBD?
St Ives is about 16.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in St Ives?
St Ives has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1128 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in St Ives?
St Ives has a transport score of 57/100 and 112 bus stops.