Thinking about buying your first home in St Peters (2044)? 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 Peters 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 Peters a good suburb to buy in 2026?
St Peters (2044) 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 Peters suits a dual-income couple in their mid-thirties, comfortable spending close to $1,791,000 on a house or around $805,000 on a unit. The median household income of $2,924 a week reflects the financial profile of most buyers here. Public schooling is solid, with a mean ICSEA of 1097 and access to selective Tempe High. The suburb is well-connected, with 38 transport options within 1.6 km, and air quality is genuinely good at a median AQI of 25.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out at the house level, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the median house price. The unit market is a real concern: the median has fallen 8.5% year-on-year, which is a meaningful loss for anyone buying at $805,000. There are no medical services within 1.6 km, and with only 22% separate houses, the suburb offers limited stock for families wanting a backyard. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ reflects these genuine gaps.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price decline of 8.5% year-on-year warrants a close look at the specific strata plan: obtain the owners corporation records and check for special levies or building defect notices before you commit. - Confirm the exact flood overlay for your target street through Inner West Council's mapping tool, as the data block flags safety as insufficient. - With zero medical services within 1.6 km, locate the nearest GP and after-hours clinic before settling on this as a long-term family base.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in St Peters?
BOCSAR · ST PETERS 2044
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K7,10912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−11%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Inner West
Within LGA: Inner West
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT63%92 reports
DRUG OFFENCES19%28 reports
ASSAULT18%26 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED42%
NON-DOMESTIC58%
Across 26 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 Peters
16
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Alexandria station · 3.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 25 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
6.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria 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. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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
Small sample
$955per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Marrickville2204
$720▼$235
1.6 km away
Enmore2042
$800▼$155
2.3 km away
Erskineville2043
$1,000▲$45
2.5 km away
Alexandria2015
$900▼$55
2.5 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 · 2044
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2044. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Inner West
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.
St Peters is the primary suburb with postcode 2044 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — St Peters is the main locality.
Which local government area is St Peters in?
St Peters (2044) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for St Peters?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for St Peters (2044) 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 Peters flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in St Peters. 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 Peters?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for St Peters (2044), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is St Peters (2044) 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 Peters (2044). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is St Peters changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for St Peters (2044) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
