Thinking about buying your first home in St Marys (2760)? 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 Marys 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 Marys a good suburb to buy in 2026?
St Marys (2760) 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 Marys suits buyers in their early thirties who want a detached house in western Sydney without stretching to a $1.2 million price tag. The $957,500 median house price sits within reach for dual-income households, and the suburb's walkability score of 76 puts it in the top quarter of Sydney for access to shops, transport, and parks. With 69 transport amenities within 1.6 km, the commute to the CBD by train is genuinely manageable.
Who would not love it
The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 2 out of 10 reflects real socioeconomic pressure in this area, and the mean ICSEA of 944 across nine local public schools is below the national average of 1000. If school performance is a priority for your family, the data does not support confidence here. The renter share of 53 per cent also means neighbourhood stability is lower than owner-occupier-heavy suburbs, which matters for long-term liveability.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 27.1 per cent of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land. This affects insurance costs and building restrictions, and the proportion is high enough that you cannot assume you are clear. - Confirm the exact terms of your First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility at the $957,500 house median, as the data flags only partial relief with no detail on the threshold or discount amount. - Ask the selling agent for flood overlay information via Penrith Council's mapping tool, as western Sydney creek systems can affect properties not captured in bushfire data.
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 Marys?
BOCSAR · ST MARYS 2760
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K25,58812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+219%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Penrith
Within LGA: Penrith
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES37%861 reports
THEFT37%856 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES26%601 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED54%
NON-DOMESTIC46%
Across 269 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 Marys
25
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
St Marys station · 3.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 32 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
12.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
St Marys 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 66 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$483per week
Sep 2025 · 66 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$480▼$3
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$520▲$37
5.8 km away
Hassall Grove2761
$500▲$17
6.2 km away
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 · 2760
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2760. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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St Marys is the primary suburb with postcode 2760 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — St Marys is the main locality.
Which local government area is St Marys in?
St Marys (2760) is located in the Penrith local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for St Marys?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for St Marys (2760) 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 Marys flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in St Marys. 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 Marys?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for St Marys (2760), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is St Marys (2760) 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 Marys (2760). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is St Marys changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for St Marys (2760) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
