Thinking about buying your first home in St Ives (2075)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if St Ives is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is St Ives a good suburb to buy in 2026?
St Ives (2075) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
St Ives suits established families on high incomes who want a large house, strong public schooling, and clean air, and who are not relying on a first home buyer scheme. The median household income here is $2,888 per week, and the median house sits at $3,100,000, so the numbers only work if you are well into your career or bringing significant equity. The local public secondary school scores an ICSEA of 1108, which is well above the national average, and all 20 rated childcare centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price is $3,100,000 and FHBAS eligibility does not apply here. The walkability score sits at the 23rd percentile in Sydney, meaning a car is not optional, it is essential for almost everything. Units have lost 7.8% of their value over the past year, so buyers considering the apartment market should go in clear-eyed about that trend. There are no gyms within 1.6 kilometres, and the cafe count is thin for a suburb at this price point.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire risk overlay on any property you are considering. With 60.8% of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, your block may carry BAL ratings that affect insurance costs, building materials, and future renovation approvals. - Units have recorded a 7.8% price fall year-on-year across 163 sales. If you are buying into the apartment market, request a strata report and review the capital works fund carefully before committing. - At 43 minutes to the CBD off-peak, factor in peak-hour travel times and confirm public transport options from the 62 nearby stops actually serve your workplace route.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in St Ives?
BOCSAR · ST IVES 2075
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,57712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−80%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT60%120 reports
ASSAULT20%41 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY20%40 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED56%
NON-DOMESTIC44%
Across 41 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in St Ives
17
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 7.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 33 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$840per week
Sep 2025 · 33 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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Killara2071
$800▼$40
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2075
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2075. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Ku-ring-gai
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St Ives is the primary suburb with postcode 2075 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — St Ives is the main locality.
Which local government area is St Ives in?
St Ives (2075) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for St Ives?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for St Ives (2075) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is St Ives flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in St Ives. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near St Ives?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for St Ives (2075), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is St Ives (2075) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in St Ives (2075). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is St Ives changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for St Ives (2075) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
