St Peters
NSW 2044 · Inner West
3,629 (2021) → 3,906 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
St Peters is a moderate growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2044, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.81M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. St Peters has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.51%), New Zealand (2.12%), Vietnam (1.63%), Philippines (1.49%), China (1.46%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.93%), Cantonese (1.71%), Greek (1.71%), Mandarin (1.63%), Spanish (1.63%)
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 1089 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1091
- Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1119
- Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1091
- Tempe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1082
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MarrickvillePrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- Marrickville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1085
- Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
- Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1149
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1133
- Mascot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1035
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1059
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
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about St Peters
Is St Peters safe?
St Peters has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 7,109 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in St Peters?
In St Peters, the median house price is $1.81M and the median unit price is $828K. Median weekly house rent is $927.
How far is St Peters from Sydney CBD?
St Peters is about 5.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in St Peters?
St Peters has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in St Peters?
St Peters has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 15 bus stops.