St Marys vs North St Marys.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,054,000 and $990,000. St Marys edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North St Marys (median $990,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than St Marys ($1,054,000). Over the past year, St Marys (+10.6%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of North St Marys (+10%) on house-price growth.
St Marys scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Marys (948) sits above North St Marys (917).
For buyers
North St Marys is the lower entry point at $990,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: North St Marys delivers the better gross yield (3.15% vs 2.96%), but St Marys has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
St Marys edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 917).
Common questions
Is St Marys or North St Marys cheaper to buy in?
North St Marys has the lower median house price at $990,000, roughly 6% below St Marys ($1,054,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Marys or North St Marys?
Over the past 12 months, St Marys grew +10.6% vs +10% in North St Marys, a gap of 0.6 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 St Marys or North St Marys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Marys scores 948 vs 917 in North St Marys. 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, St Marys or North St Marys?
St Marys scores 100/100 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, St Marys or North St Marys?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.15% in North St Marys vs 2.96% in 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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