NSW · Penrith Council
North St Marys, 2760
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Penrith, North St Marys is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 4,123
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,255
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 76 of 1,403
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 40.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 161 / 23 / 12
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $588
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 464
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 547
- Against the person
- 120
- Against property
- 181
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 132.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -25.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions495
- Domestic Violence Related Assault318
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment343
- Malicious Damage To Property345
- Transport Regulatory Offences863
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 945
- Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary
- Colyton High SchoolSecondary
- Our Lady of The Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary
- Oxley Park Public SchoolPrimary
- St Mary's Flexible SchoolSpecial
- St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary
- St Marys Public SchoolPrimary
- St Marys Senior High SchoolSecondary
- St Marys South Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
82 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To CCP1
- CCP Harris St
- FTB Forrester Rd
- STR Forrester Rd
- STR/LFT To P1/2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
379 planning-related records
2026· 32 proposals
June 2026
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure69-81 LEE HOLM ROAD ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure237 SHEPHERD STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support69-81 LEE HOLM ROAD ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise86 QUEEN STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision102 VINCENT STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 TIDSWELL STREET ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure18 SYDNEY STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure150 CANBERRA STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Group home; Group home (permanent)121 MAPLE ROAD NORTH ST MARYS 2760Rejected
- Place of public worship; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia5 3 KURRAJONG ROAD NORTH ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)29 MARSDEN ROAD ST MARYS 2760Deferred Commencement
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure84 LINKS ROAD ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Advertising and signage; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading382-396 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 MOIRA CRESCENT ST MARYS 2760Withdrawn
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia53 CHRISTIE STREET ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure40 FORRESTER ROAD ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Mobile food and drink outlet; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading43 GLOSSOP STREET NORTH ST MARYS 2760Withdrawn
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia88 LEE HOLM ROAD ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 THOMAS STREET ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies15 TRESCO STREET ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage84 LINKS ROAD ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station; General industry; Hours of operation and trading7 22-24 ANNE STREET ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
February 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry3 APPIN PLACE ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)69 CATALINA STREET NORTH ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station54-56 PLASSER CRESCENT NORTH ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; General industry12 LINKS ROAD ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool50 GIDLEY STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure76 MAMRE ROAD ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry; Artisan food and drink industry36A CHARLES STREET ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading455-457 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision8 MARSDEN ROAD ST MARYS 2760Withdrawn
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry42-46 CHARLES STREET ST MARYS 2760Withdrawn
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision75-103 LINKS ROAD ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Fences59 Monfarville Street, St Marys 2760Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)68 SADDINGTON STREET ST MARYS 2760Determined
November 2025
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure92-96 LINKS ROAD ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 CEDAR CRESCENT NORTH ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care246 CARPENTER STREET ST MARYS 2760Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure152 GLOSSOP STREET ST MARYS 2760Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation5 JACKA STREET ST MARYS 2760Additional Information Requested
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Bike Lockers - St Marys Station, Forrester RdBicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - St Marys Station, Forrester Rd Car ParkBicycle Parking
- Chifley College Dunheved Campus Maple RdBus stop
- Debrincat Av after Birch StBus stop
- Debrincat Av after Boronia RdBus stop
- Debrincat Av after Magnolia StBus stop
- Debrincat Av after Maple RdBus stop
- Debrincat Av at Boronia RdBus stop
- Debrincat Av at Jackaranda StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boronia ParkPark
- Robyn Wiles ParkPark
- Wattle Avenue ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 57.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1085th in Australia
- State rank
- 355th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #104 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #256 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Allcot Hireamenitiesplant_hire
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- BetaViewamenitieswindows;doors
- Bike Lockers - St Marys Station, Forrester Rdamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bike Lockers - St Marys Station, Forrester Rd Car Parkamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bin Itamenitiesrecycling
- COMPwizeamenitiescomputer
- Chifley College Dunheved Campus Maple Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Penrith Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.