St Marys
NSW 2760 · Penrith
13,256 (2021) → 14,229 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.
St Marys is a moderate growth suburb in Penrith, NSW 2760, about 42km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 42km inland. St Marys has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 15/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2760 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (4.63%), New Zealand (3.73%), India (3.7%), England (1.49%), Fiji (1.47%)
Top languages: Arabic (2.86%), Tagalog (2.49%), Samoan (1.92%), Hindi (1.61%), Filipino (1.36%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
- Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
- St Marys Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 954
- St Marys South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary's Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.3kmICSEA 832
- St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 873
- Kurrambee SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 946
- Penrith Valley Learning CentreCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 873
- Wollemi CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1107
- Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 870
- Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 953
- Putland SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 871
- Werrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 963
- Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 817
- Claremont Meadows Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1012
- Werrington County Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 961
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 St Marys
Is St Marys safe?
St Marys has a residential safety score of 15/100, 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 14,567 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in St Marys?
In St Marys, the median house price is $1.20M and the median unit price is $688K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is St Marys from Sydney CBD?
St Marys is about 42.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in St Marys?
St Marys has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in St Marys?
St Marys has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 89 bus stops.