Suburb comparison
Glenmore Park vs St Marys: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Glenmore Park commands a $174K premium on median property price over St Marys; St Marys is $135/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Penrith
Glenmore Park
2745
Penrith
St Marys
2760
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Glenmore Park | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 87.2% | 27.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Glenmore Park leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10▲ | 2/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 9 | 9 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.13M | $958K |
| Median unit price | $750K | $636K |
| Median weekly rent | $715/wk | $580/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.8% | +12.5%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle St Marys leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | D-(-1) | B-▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 1 | 76▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Glenmore Park if...
- Glenmore Park leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose St Marys if...
- St Marys leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Glenmore Park or St Marys more expensive?
- Glenmore Park has the higher median house price ($1.13M) compared with $958K in St Marys.
- Which is better for renters — Glenmore Park or St Marys?
- Median weekly rent is $715/wk in Glenmore Park and $580/wk in St Marys, making St Marys the more affordable rental market.
- Is Glenmore Park or St Marys 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 Glenmore Park vs St Marys?
- Glenmore Park has 9 schools in the postcode, and St Marys has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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