Is Annandale or St Peters more expensive?

Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $1.79M in St Peters.

Which is better for renters — Annandale or St Peters?

Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $900/wk in St Peters, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.

Is Annandale or St Peters at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Annandale vs St Peters?

Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and St Peters has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Annandale vs St Peters: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Annandale commands a $559K premium on median property price over St Peters; Annandale is $101/wk cheaper per week to rent; St Peters has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Inner West

Annandale

2038

Inner West

St Peters

2044

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Annandale (2038) and St Peters (2044) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Annandale	St Peters
SAFETYSafety Annandale leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily St Peters leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	3▲
FINANCEFinance St Peters leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.35M	$1.79M
Median unit price	$984K	$805K
Median weekly rent	$799/wk	$900/wk
Annual price growth	+6.6%	+6.6%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Annandale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(1)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	80▲	50

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Annandale if...

Annandale leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose St Peters if...

St Peters leads on Family, Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Annandale or St Peters more expensive?: Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $1.79M in St Peters.
Which is better for renters — Annandale or St Peters?: Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $900/wk in St Peters, making Annandale the more affordable rental market.
Is Annandale or St Peters at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Annandale vs St Peters?: Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and St Peters has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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