North St Marys vs Tregear.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $990,000 and $837,500. Tregear edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tregear (median $837,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than North St Marys ($990,000). Over the past year, Tregear (+11.7%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of North St Marys (+10%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North St Marys (917) sits above Tregear (892).
For buyers
Tregear is the lower entry point at $837,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tregear carries both higher gross yield (3.41% 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 892).
Common questions
Is North St Marys or Tregear cheaper to buy in?
Tregear has the lower median house price at $837,500, roughly 18% 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 Tregear?
Over the past 12 months, Tregear grew +11.7% vs +10% in North St Marys, a gap of 1.7 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 Tregear have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North St Marys scores 917 vs 892 in Tregear. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, North St Marys or Tregear?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.41% in Tregear 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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