Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
St Marys
61.8/100
Claremont Meadows for retirees and investment; St Marys for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
St Marys
61.8/100
Crime rate
Claremont Meadows
68.9 / 1k
St Marys
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claremont Meadows
93
St Marys
507
Population
Claremont Meadows
5,177
St Marys
13,256
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Claremont Meadows | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.9 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 176 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 507 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 40 |
| Population | 5,177 | 13,256 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Claremont Meadows reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; St Marys is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Claremont Meadows is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; St Marys answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Claremont Meadows sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in St Marys.
Choose Claremont Meadows if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward St Marys for value-focused buyers.