NSW · Inner West Council
St Peters, 2044
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
St Peters hums with inner-city energy, a mid-sized suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong working population.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and growth momentum.
Population
- Population
- 3,629
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,924
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 154 of 1,649
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,860
- Employment rate
- 76.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 86 / 560 / 582
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)
- $820
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,030
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $990
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 99
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)
- 334
- Against the person
- 61
- Against property
- 139
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -22.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud85
- Malicious Damage To Property82
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault47
- Other Theft43
- Transport Regulatory Offences143
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,099
- St Peters 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
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- ENT King St
- LFT To P3/4
- STR To P1/2
- STR To P3/4
- St Peters Station
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).
249 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Boarding house; Office Premise; 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; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises58-66 May and 35 - 37 Hutchinson Streets St PetersAdditional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling59 FREDERICK STREET ST PETERS 2044Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 GOODSELL STREET ST PETERS 2044Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation3 MAY STREET ST PETERS 2044Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 ALFRED STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Creative industry74 APPLEBEE STREET ST PETERS 2044Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 FLORENCE STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 MARY STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 CROWN STREET ST PETERS 2044Withdrawn
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling43 MARY STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling98 SILVER STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Artisan food and drink industry; Hours of operation and trading1-7 UNWINS BRIDGE ROAD ST PETERS 2044Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling20 EDITH STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Small bar; Hours of operation and trading82 MAY STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling14 SILVER STREET ST PETERS 2044Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 SUTHERLAND STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 EDITH STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
October 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 TALBOT STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
September 2025
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure51 FREDERICK STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 FLORENCE STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading81 Princes Highway St Peters NSW 2044Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 MARY STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Attached dwelling; Boarding house; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation151 PRINCES HIGHWAY ST PETERS 2044Withdrawn
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation4 ROBERTS STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation55 SILVER STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 BROWN STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling55 GOODSELL STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51 SILVER STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling22 GROVE STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation73 MARY STREET ST PETERS 2044Withdrawn
- Signage; Advertising and signage43 ROBERTS STREET ST PETERS 2044Withdrawn
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development70 GROVE STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Business premises; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureSHOP 7 60 APPLEBEE STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Privacy screens; Rainwater ta77 SILVER STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)38 CROWN STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision1/DP1289224 / 81 PRINCES HWY ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 Mary Street, St PetersDetermined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 CROWN STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Semi-detached dwelling2A ROBERTS STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 LACKEY STREET ST PETERS 2044Determined
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
111 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Fuel BakeryBakery
27 May Street, St Peters
- Bench (18)
- Bicycle Parking (5)
- Canal Rd after Burrows RdBus stop
- Canal Rd after Princes HwyBus stop
- Canal Rd before Burrows RdBus stop
- Canal Rd before Princes HwyBus stop
- Princes Hwy after Victoria StBus stop
- Princes Hwy at Edith StBus stop
- Princes Hwy at Short 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
- Camdenville ParkPark
- May Street ReservePark
- Simpson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Alexandra CanalAlexandriaSHR
- St Peter's Anglican Church187-209 Princes Highway St PetersSHR
- St Peters Railway Station groupPrinces Highway (Opposite Sydney Park Rd), St PetersSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 53.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 23% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1544th in Australia
- State rank
- 493rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #136 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #342 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
- A Man & His Caveamenitiesfurniture
- AGLamenitiescharging_station
- Ariomi The Space - Cafeamenities8 May Lane, St Peterscafe
- Ariomi The Space - Salonamenities8 May Lane, St Petershairdresser
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- BPamenitiesfuel
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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