Overall score
North St Marys
51.4/100
Oxley Park
43.5/100
North St Marys for value; Oxley Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North St Marys
51.4/100
Oxley Park
43.5/100
Crime rate
North St Marys
123.5 / 1k
Oxley Park
123.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North St Marys
131
Oxley Park
45
Population
North St Marys
4,123
Oxley Park
4,197
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 | North St Marys | Oxley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.5 / 1k | 123.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 35 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 131 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 8 |
| Population | 4,123 | 4,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
North St Marys reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Oxley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
North St Marys tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Oxley Park stands out for parks and reserves and a larger local community.
On balance, value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer North St Marys, while Oxley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.