St Ives at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,350
Houses · units $880
Population
18.4k
Median age 43
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2075), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in St Ives.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$880/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
18,384
Median age: 43
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about St Ives.
The postcode for St Ives is 2075 (NSW), Northern Beaches Council, part of Greater Sydney.
St Ives (2075) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
St Ives has roughly 18,384 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
St Ives scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Ives's population at 18,384, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,384
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
149
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
10
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St Ives.
Local schools for St Ives
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Government School Catchment
St Ives North Public School
St Ives Park Public School
Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About St Ives.
- What is the St Ives postcode?
- St Ives is in the 2075 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is St Ives?
- St Ives is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2075. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in St Ives?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1350, for units it's $880.
- What schools are in St Ives?
- There are 20 schools serving St Ives on this page, including Brigidine College St Ives, St Ives North Public School, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is St Ives?
- St Ives has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near St Ives?
- St Ives is close to North St Ives, St Ives Chase, North Turramurra, Davidson, Bobbin Head.
- What is the population of St Ives?
- The population of St Ives is approximately 18,384 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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