Overall score
Oxley Park
43.5/100
St Marys
61.8/100
Oxley Park vs St Marys, NSW suburb comparison
Oxley Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Oxley ParkSt Marys
Crime rate
Oxley Park
123.7 / 1k
St Marys
123.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oxley Park
45
St Marys
507
Population
Oxley Park
4,197
St Marys
13,256
Metric leadOxley Park 2St Marys 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesOxley Park
- Best for investmentOxley Park
- Best for best schoolsOxley Park
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 | Oxley Park | St Marys |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.5/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.7 / 1k | 123.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 176 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 507 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 40 |
| Population | 4,197 | 13,256 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Oxley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and St Marys is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Oxley Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas St Marys is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Oxley Park, while St Marys remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.