Overall score
Colyton
43.3/100
North St Marys
35.6/100
Colyton vs North St Marys, NSW Suburb Comparison
Colyton for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ColytonNorth St Marys
Crime rate
Colyton
123.6 / 1k
North St Marys
123.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colyton
135
North St Marys
132
Population
Colyton
8,770
North St Marys
4,123
Metric leadColyton 9North St Marys 22 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for best schoolsColyton
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.
| Category | Colyton | North St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.6 / 1k | 123.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 98 | 82 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 6 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 23.2% |
| Population | 8,770 | 4,123 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Colyton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while North St Marys is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Colyton tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while North St Marys stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Colyton, while North St Marys remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.