Overall score
North St Marys
35.6/100
Werrington
46.7/100
North St Marys for investment and value; Werrington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North St Marys
35.6/100
Werrington
46.7/100
Crime rate
North St Marys
123.5 / 1k
Werrington
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North St Marys
132
Werrington
241
Population
North St Marys
4,123
Werrington
5,328
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 | Werrington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.6/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.5 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 59 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 13 |
| Green cover | 23.2% | 18.6% |
| Population | 4,123 | 5,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
North St Marys reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Werrington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
North St Marys pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Werrington is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find North St Marys the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Werrington.
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.