Stepney vs St Peters
Stepney (median $1,379,750) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than St Peters ($2,853,000).
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Stepney and St Peters side by side
| Measure | Stepney | St Peters |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,379,750 | $2,853,000 |
| Median unit | $344,880 | $344,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $790/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 942 | 3,231 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Stepney scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stepney (1119) sits above St Peters (1103). St Peters skews owner-occupied (71%), Stepney runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Stepney is the lower entry point at $1,379,750 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Stepney offers the higher gross rental yield (2.62% vs 1.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Stepney edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1103). St Peters also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Stepney vs St Peters: common questions
Is Stepney or St Peters cheaper to buy in?
Stepney has the lower median house price at $1,379,750, roughly 52% below St Peters ($2,853,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Stepney or St Peters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stepney scores 1119 vs 1103 in St Peters. 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, Stepney or St Peters?
Stepney scores 100/100 on walkability vs 56/100. 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, Stepney or St Peters?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Stepney vs 1.44% in St Peters. 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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