North St Marys vs Emerton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $990,000 and $900,000. Emerton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Emerton (median $900,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than North St Marys ($990,000). Over the past year, Emerton (+12.5%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of North St Marys (+10%) on house-price growth.
Emerton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North St Marys (917) sits above Emerton (879).
For buyers
Emerton is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Emerton carries both higher gross yield (3.18% vs 3.15%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North St Marys edges out on average school ICSEA (917 vs 879).
Common questions
Is North St Marys or Emerton cheaper to buy in?
Emerton has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 10% below North St Marys ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North St Marys or Emerton?
Over the past 12 months, Emerton grew +12.5% vs +10% in North St Marys, a gap of 2.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does North St Marys or Emerton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North St Marys scores 917 vs 879 in Emerton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, North St Marys or Emerton?
Emerton scores 42/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, North St Marys or Emerton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.18% in Emerton vs 3.15% in North St Marys. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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