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Claremont Meadows vs St Clair, NSW suburb comparison

St Clair for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Claremont MeadowsSt Clair

Overall score

Claremont Meadows

55.2/100

St Clair

75.0/100

Crime rate

Claremont Meadows

68.9 / 1k

St Clair

29.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Claremont Meadows

93

St Clair

431

Population

Claremont Meadows

5,177

St Clair

19,942

Metric leadClaremont Meadows 2St Clair 9across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryClaremont MeadowsSt Clair
Overall score55.2/10075.0/100
Housing (desirability)30.2/10052.9/100
Crime rate68.9 / 1k29.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools78
Parks & reserves410
Public transport stops68156
Walkability63.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities93431
Planning activity1218
Population5,17719,942
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/105/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Claremont Meadows is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and St Clair is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

On the data, Claremont Meadows is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; St Clair answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Clair, while Claremont Meadows remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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