Question 1

Is North St Marys a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

North St Marys sits just north of the St Marys town centre and its transport links. The suburb is primarily residential, with quiet streets of modest post-war bungalows and brick houses alongside pockets of newer townhouses and low-rise units. The everyday feel is practical and suburban, with green reserves, sporting fields and community facilities close at hand. It suits families and commuters who value easy access to shops, schools and rail or road corridors.

About 4,123 people live in North St Marys, with a median age of 35 and a typical household income of $1,255 a week. Homes are more often rented than owned, with 55.9% rented. Several council-led projects are shaping local amenity, and recent upgrades include Boronia Park, improvements at Pat Yates Oval and the reopened North St Marys dog park, with playspace works planned across the suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in North St Marys?

Accepted Answer

On the figures, housing in North St Marys sits well above local incomes recorded at the last Census. A median house price of $1,045,500 is about 16 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. Looking at renting, a house rent of $530 a week would take about 42.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $450 a week would take about 35.9%.

That means buying is markedly more stretched against what a typical local household earned at the last Census, while renting would take a sizeable to large share of income. Which of those matters most depends on whether you plan to rent or buy and on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is North St Marys a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in North St Marys climbed 17.1% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house is worth. Over the same period house rents edged up 1.9%, so on the figures available capital growth for houses has been the stronger performer than rental income this year; whether that balance suits your plans depends on your individual goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.05M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	17.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	10	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	23	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$530	$450
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.9%	N/A

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