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South Penrith vs St Marys: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: South 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

South Penrith

2750

Penrith

St Marys

2760

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of South Penrith (2750) and St Marys (2760) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricSouth PenrithSt Marys
SAFETYSafety
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeC+▲(0)C(0)
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage28.3%27.1%▲
FAMILYFamily
South Penrith leads on 2 of 3
Sub-gradeC-(0)C-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile5/10▲2/10
Schools in postcode11▲9
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-▲(0)B-(0)
Median house price$951K$958K
Median unit price$750K$636K
Median weekly rent$580/wk$580/wk
Annual price growth+11.5%+12.5%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle
South Penrith leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB▲(0)B-(0)
Walkability percentile79▲76

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

Which suits you?

Choose South Penrith if...

  • South 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 Safety, Finance.

Choose St Marys if...

    Tied on Safety, Finance.

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    Common questions

    Is South Penrith or St Marys more expensive?
    St Marys has the higher median house price ($958K) compared with $951K in South Penrith.
    Which is better for renters — South Penrith or St Marys?
    Median weekly rent is $580/wk in South Penrith and $580/wk in St Marys, making St Marys the more affordable rental market.
    Is South 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 South Penrith vs St Marys?
    South 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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