Suburb comparison
Penrith vs St Marys: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Penrith 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
Penrith
2750
Penrith
St Marys
2760
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Penrith | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety St Marys leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 28.3% | 27.1%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Penrith leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(-1) | C-▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 3/10▲ | 2/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 11▲ | 9 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $932K | $958K |
| Median unit price | $570K | $636K |
| Median weekly rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Annual price growth | +3.8% | +12.5%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Penrith leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 79▲ | 76 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Penrith if...
- Penrith leads on Family, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
Choose St Marys if...
- St Marys leads on Safety
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Penrith or St Marys more expensive?
- St Marys has the higher median house price ($958K) compared with $932K in Penrith.
- Which is better for renters — Penrith or St Marys?
- Median weekly rent is $580/wk in Penrith and $580/wk in St Marys, making St Marys the more affordable rental market.
- Is Penrith 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 Penrith vs St Marys?
- Penrith has 11 schools in the postcode, and St Marys has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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