Is Kingswood or St Marys more expensive?

St Marys has the higher median house price ($958K) compared with $904K in Kingswood.

Which is better for renters — Kingswood or St Marys?

Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Kingswood and $580/wk in St Marys, making St Marys the more affordable rental market.

Is Kingswood 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 Kingswood vs St Marys?

Kingswood has 14 schools in the postcode, and St Marys has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Kingswood vs St Marys: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: St Marys commands a $54K premium on median property price over Kingswood; Kingswood 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.

Penrith

Kingswood

2747

Penrith

St Marys

2760

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Kingswood (2747) and St Marys (2760) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Kingswood	St Marys
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	61.3%	27.1%▲
FAMILYFamily Kingswood leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	—	2/10
Schools in postcode	14▲	9
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$904K	$958K
Median unit price	$550K	$636K
Median weekly rent	$600/wk	$580/wk
Annual price growth	+5.7%	+12.5%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle St Marys leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	33	76▲

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

Which suits you?

Choose Kingswood if...

Kingswood leads on Family
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Finance.

Choose St Marys if...

St Marys leads on Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Safety, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Kingswood or St Marys more expensive?: St Marys has the higher median house price ($958K) compared with $904K in Kingswood.
Which is better for renters — Kingswood or St Marys?: Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Kingswood and $580/wk in St Marys, making St Marys the more affordable rental market.
Is Kingswood 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 Kingswood vs St Marys?: Kingswood has 14 schools in the postcode, and St Marys has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Kingswood 2747 →St Marys 2760 →